Data Science and Analytics Advanced Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Analytics is designed for Bachelor’s-prepared professionals seeking modern, industry-relevant skills in data manipulation, organization, and analysis. This 12-credit graduate certificate equips students with essential data analytics competencies to thrive in today’s data-driven workplaces.

Data Science and Analytics (DSA) is a rapidly growing field offering excellent career opportunities across diverse sectors — including business, industry, healthcare, government, and education. This interdisciplinary program provides both recent graduates and working professionals the opportunity to develop practical data analytics expertise without the full commitment of a master’s degree.

Credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in DSA may be applied toward the Master’s in Data Science & Analytics at SUNY Buffalo State, offering a flexible pathway for continued academic and professional advancement.

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REQUIRED COURSES (12 credits)

1. DSA 501 Data Oriented Programming (3 credits)
2. DSA 650 Data Strategy and Governance (3 credits)
3. CIS 512 Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (3 credits)
4. MAT 646 Introduction to Statistics for Data Science (3 credits)