Certificate in Data Analytics

Data analytics encompasses a wide range of technologies to support analyzing data, transforming information and generating intelligence. Technologies play important roles in data analytics systems and form the foundation of architecture. There is a constant demand for data analysis and information analysts who can understand database, query data, perform activities in analytical processing, statistical analysis, forecasting and data mining. The certificate program is created to meet this demand, helping students understand underlying concepts and methodologies that are used in data analytics processes. Students in the program will study concepts and principles in data analytics and the underlying building technologies. Students will experience a broad category of applications and techniques for gathering, storing, analyzing and providing access to data to help users in organizations perform better decision making.

A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review.An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion). Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).