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Data Analytics

Certificate

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Application Deadlines

Fall: May 15
Spring: Sep 15 (international applicants) and Dec 15 (domestic applicants)
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Data Analytics

Program Director

Alice Mello

Contact

gradadmissions@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

Online

Commitment Options

Part-time

Average Duration

12 months

Credits

Tuition per Credit

$1028

Overview

The Certificate in Data Analytics provides an avenue for individuals who wish to earn a credential in data analytics, but who may not yet be ready to commit to a full master's program. As a student in the program, you'll learn the skills needed to gather, interpret, and guide data-driven decisions.

Students who complete this four-course certificate program may decide to continue on and apply to the MS in Data Analytics. If accepted into the master's program, the credits earned toward the completion of the certificate will be counted toward the master's program.

Program Outcomes

Data analytics is a fast-growing field and often the key to business strategy and the solution to complex questions. Data analysts are sought after in nearly every field.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Official GRE or GMAT scores are optional, but not required
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
- A minimum score of 95 on the Internet-based TOEFL is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS and 115 on the Duolingo exam are also considered indication of sufficient ability.
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One Letter of Recommendation

Prerequisites

One undergraduate courses in Calculus (Calculus I)
One undergraduate course in Statistics
One introductory course in programming or basic knowledge of a programming language

Please include courses and grades for the prerequisites of Calculus II, Statistics, and Computer Programming on the provided space in the application.

Tuition and Financial Aid

See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs. Note: This program is not eligible for federal loans or Tufts tuition scholarships.

Advisory Board

The interdisciplinary Data Analytics Program is guided by an advisory board of professionals in the field, who help ensure the program provides rigorous courses in the analytical skills that are sought after across the arts, humanities, and sciences as well as within the business community.

Meet the Advisory Board