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Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

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  1. At a glance
  2. Resources and links
  3. Start your journey
  4. Related programs

At a glance

  • Credential: graduate certificate
  • Credits: 12
  • Next start: see program details

Get the technical skills and tools you need to analyze, manage and use data with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics.

Q: How long will it take to complete?

A:

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Q: How many credits to complete?

A:

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

Program summary

Program overview

Get the technical skills and tools you need to analyze, manage and use data with Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics.

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics program uses a team-based model, and aims at solving real-world analytical problems. You will gain skills in

  • communication
  • idea sharing
  • collaboration
  • integrative thinking
  • object structure and programming
  • data mining
  • learning and knowledge analytics

As Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program , you will take your courses with MScIS students.

Program details

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

There are 2 intakes each year: in September and January.

  • Application deadlines

Most courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems program. If you’re admitted within 7 years, your Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics credits may be applied towards the Master of Science in Information Systems degree.

  • Learn more about laddering to an MScIS degree

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

  • See full Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics admission requirements

Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:

  • Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

Tuition and fees

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics has:

  • an application fee
  • a program admission fee.

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

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Application deadlines and start dates

Application deadline Start date
March 1st Every September
October 1st Every January

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