Already know the basics of data analytics? Build on your knowledge with our Data Science & AI Graduate Certificate. The program helps current and future data professionals build and implement models. Courses include technical training for the future of data science and AI. This program may be completed as a stand-alone certificate, or as one of the three ‘stackable’ certificates to fulfill requirements of the MBA program.
Program Overview
The Data Science & AI Graduate Certificate program is for analytical professionals with an analytics background. This highly technical certificate is for professionals who want to strengthen their advanced analytics skills in SQL, Python, R, and more. Data Science is best for students with some analytical knowledge who want to advance their skills in advanced analytics, including machine learning and text mining.
Because this is a highly technical certificate and we want to ensure each student's success, we offer a flexible schedule for this program. You can complete all 10 required credit hours online or in person. This certificate program takes 8 months to complete. The required coursework is listed below.
Learning outcomes
The Helzberg Stackable MBA is all about adding value to your education by allowing you to build and customize a degree that makes sense for your future. Certificates on their own hold value in the workforce by helping you meet your career goals sooner. By stacking two earned certificates along with the foundational, Business Administration Certificate, you will be working toward a full MBA degree.
Our faculty has developed the foundational curriculum of one of the best MBA programs in Kansas City into a stand-alone certificate – the Business Administration certificate. This, along with two additional specialized certificates, make up the Helzberg MBA. Students earn a custom MBA with specializations in areas that are selected and flexible based on the direction you want your career to go.
In other words, flexibility has been built into every facet of the Helzberg Stackable MBA: Program Details
Program Requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisite courses do not count toward the required credit hours for this certificate.
BIA 6201 - Statistics & Machine Learning (2)
BIA 6202 - Analytics & Computational Programming (2)
BIA 6203 - Databases for Analytics (2)
BIA 6207 - Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and AI (2)
Required Courses
BIA 6301 - Applied Data Mining (2)
BIA 6303 - Predictive Models (2)
BIA 6304 - Text Mining, NLP, and LLMs (2)
BIA 6305 - Big Data Analytics (2)
Electives
Complete at least one course (2 credits) from the following:
BIA 6310 - Ethics and Social Justice in AI and Analytics (2)
BIA 6315 - Forecasting and Time Series Econometrics (2)
BIA 6316 - Advanced Topics in AI and Analytics (2)
BIA 6318 - Advanced Topics in Deep Learning (2)
IS 6310 - AI Systems and MLOps (2)
MK 6460 - Market Research and Analytics (2)
Total: 10 credit hours
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listing below:
Additional Degree Info
Leadership
- Advanced Leadership
- Business Administration (Required for MBA)
- Change Management
- Justice, Belonging, and Community Change
- Nonprofit Administration (IP)
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Communication
Finance
Data
Health Care
* STEM-certified
(IP = In-person classes required)
(PR = Requires prerequisites)
Note: MBA students take Business Administration, then choose two additional certificates.
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