Golden,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Science Computer Science in Denver United States | Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,420
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The 12-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Science and Computer Science emphasizes core data science principles within computing. This program equips learners with critical competencies, such as (1) extracting predictive knowledge through statistical analysis, modeling, and coding proficiency, (2) gaining comprehensive understanding of machine learning and computational methods, and (3) discovering key insights and solutions applicable across diverse sectors, including product development and financial services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Students are expected to have completed the following coursework at Mines or equivalent at another institution: 1) CSCI200 FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS & DESIGN: Foundational Programming Concepts and Design, 2) CSCI220: Data Structures and Algorithms, 3) CSCI306: Software Engineering, 4) CSCI341: Computer Organization, 5) CSCI358: Discrete Mathematics. It is strongly suggested applicants also have completed a course in Algorithms and Operating Systems. The CS graduate admissions committee will require that students who do not meet this expectation demonstrate competency or take remedial coursework. Such coursework will not count toward the graduate degree. The committee will decide whether to recommend regular or provisional admission.
Competitive Graduate Record Examination scores (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing), with a minimum quantitative reasoning score of 151 or higher (or 650 on the old scale). Applicants who have graduated with a math, engineering, or science degree from Mines within the past five years are not required to submit GRE scores.
TOEFL score of 79 or higher (or 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computer-based test) for applicants whose native language is not English. In lieu of a TOEFL score, and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher will be accepted.
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Students are expected to have completed the following coursework at Mines or equivalent at another institution: 1) CSCI200 FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS & DESIGN: Foundational Programming Concepts and Design, 2) CSCI220: Data Structures and Algorithms, 3) CSCI306: Software Engineering, 4) CSCI341: Computer Organization, 5) CSCI358: Discrete Mathematics. It is strongly suggested applicants also have completed a course in Algorithms and Operating Systems. The CS graduate admissions committee will require that students who do not meet this expectation demonstrate competency or take remedial coursework. Such coursework will not count toward the graduate degree. The committee will decide whether to recommend regular or provisional admission.
Competitive Graduate Record Examination scores (verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing), with a minimum quantitative reasoning score of 151 or higher (or 650 on the old scale). Applicants who have graduated with a math, engineering, or science degree from Mines within the past five years are not required to submit GRE scores.
TOEFL score of 79 or higher (or 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computer-based test) for applicants whose native language is not English. In lieu of a TOEFL score, and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher will be accepted.
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
21,420