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Why Earn Your Certificate in Data Science Informatics?

Learn the fundamentals of data science in a program designed for busy working professionals to quickly upgrade their skills.

The data science informatics certificate will familiarize you with the tools of analytics and help you explore the business applications of data concepts. No matter the industry, every organization must be in the data business.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Data Science Informatics?

UMBC’s online program in information systems is flexible and interdisciplinary, and is rated one of the world’s best online information technology programs by U.S. News. Students enrolled in certificate programs take classes alongside master’s students. Use the certificate to quickly boost skills, or as a stepping stone to a full master’s.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Review Data Science Informatics Certificate Requirements

International applicants should refer to the International Admission Page for special admission information

A bachelor’s degree in any subject and 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.

Candidates must have academic or professional experience equivalent to basic programming courses.

Prospective students must have also completed the following courses at the undergraduate or graduate level:

One semester of statistics* Calculus I or II (depending upon track}

Statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program.

Current resume

Recommendation letters (optional for domestic applicants)

Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended
The Data Science program does not accept online courses (e.g., Coursera, MOOCs, edX) in fulfillment of the prerequisite requirements

GRE is not required

Additional International Requirements and Deadlines

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by August 1

International Students:
Apply by May 1

Spring Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply by December 1

International Students:
Apply by October 1

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Contact Information

Data Science Informatics Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-5693
engineering@umbc.edu

Program Director - On Campus

Dr. Sreedevi Sampath
sampath@umbc.edu

Program Director - Online

Dr. James Foulds
jfoulds@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Shannon Carey
410-455-2650
shannoncarey@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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