The certificate program in Data Science prepares students to harness, analyze and interpret data in real-world applications. The certificate consists of 12 credits that must satisfy the following criteria: (1) DS 501 is mandatory, (2) two additional courses must be from the Data Science core courses listed in the graduate catalog, and (3) the remaining credits can be earned from any Data Science elective course(s) listed in the graduate catalog or otherwise approved by the program.
The certificate courses may be subsequently applied to a degree program at WPI, including the M.S. degree in Data Science, providing the courses meet the requirements of that degree program.
Students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a graduate degree at WPI (other than Data Science) can double count graduate credits from their graduate degree to meet up to one-third of the graduate credits for a (subsequent) Graduate Certificate in Data Science.