Certificate Benefits

Raw data is everywhere, from social media post statistics to sales records to location data. In the modern workplace, crucial decisions hinge on these markers of engagement, financial flow, and product use. The problem? Without the know-how to analyze raw data, it's just a jumble of facts and figures. 

That’s where the Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate comes in. As part of this certificate program, students will learn how to visualize data, practicing converting abstract output into formats that can be easily understood by industry colleagues and leaders, as well as the larger audience of end users. They will develop the skills to analyze trends, insights, and patterns to create evidence-backed action plans. In a world filled with data, this certificate offers fundamental training applicable to any career path. 

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How It Works

1. Complete a Data Analytics and Visualization Enrollment Form.
2. We'll add the Certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
3. Complete 12 credit hours from the course list above. We'll keep track of your progress in DegreeWorks.
4. Complete a Certificate Application along with your degree application during your final semester.
5. Be recognized on your transcript, your commencement program, and by official certificate. Be all the more prepared for the career you want!

Requirements

• The certificate must be completed concurrently with your undergraduate degree and it cannot delay graduation. 
• A minimum institutional GPA of 2.0 must be maintained.
• Two of the four required courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
• All coursework that applies to the certificate must be earned with a grade of C or better.