Statistical and Computational Data Science

UMass Amherst

This certificate is offered jointly through the Statistics and Computer Science departments. The program blends topics in statistical methods, statistical computing, machine learning and algorithm development to train students to become effective data scientists for any domain. Additional skills that students will develop include the ability to work with large databases, and to manage and evaluate data sets and create meaningful output that can be used in effective decision making.
CIP Code: 30.0801

Graduate Graduate Certificate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Natural Sciences Managers | Computer Occupations, All Other

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.