Big Data Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Required Coursework

(15 credits)

• DSCI 503 - Python
• DSCI 508 - Machine Learning
• DSCI 614 - Text Mining
• DSCI 617 - Big Data Analytics
• DSCI 619 - Deep Learning

Additional Information

• Students pursuing a post-baccalaureate certificate in either Machine Learning or Big Data and who have prior experience programming in R or Python request to replace these course requirements with any 500 or 600 level course in ACSC, COSC, DSCI, or MATH. Approval for this request will be at the discretion of the Director of the Data Science Program.
• A student may complete both of these certificates but may count no more than two courses toward the requirements of both certificates. When necessary, additional course requirements can be met by taking any 500 or 600 level courses in ACSC, COSC, DSCI, or MATH.
• All courses taken while pursuing a certificate will earn Maryville credit, and can be counted toward completion of the Data Science, M.S.  degree.
• All course requirements for completion if either certificate must be completed within two years of enrollment into the certificate program.