Fairfax,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Fairfax United States | George Mason University
George Mason University
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Fairfax United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,677
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This certification course emphasizes developing fundamental computational abilities for handling and interpreting data. Aimed mainly at technical professionals looking to enhance their data science knowledge, it also serves as an elective for current or prospective graduate students. The curriculum offers a fast-paced overview of contemporary data analysis principles, covering software tools, visualization techniques, database management, data analytics, and practical implementations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An earned baccalaureate degree from a Mason-recognized accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application portal.
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online application portal from all universities attended.
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies section of this catalog. Applicants to this certificate should have an academic background in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. They should have an undergraduate degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent with a GPA of at least 3.00 in their last 60 credits of study. In addition, applicants should have facility in using a high-level computer programming language.
To apply, prospective students should complete the George Mason University Admissions Application, supply two copies of official transcripts from each college and graduate institution attended, and a current r'sum. TOEFL scores are required for all international applicants.
IELTS - 7.0 total band score, with a minimum of 6.5 in each subsection
TOEFL iBT - 88 points, minimum 20 in each section
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online application portal from all universities attended.
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies section of this catalog. Applicants to this certificate should have an academic background in science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. They should have an undergraduate degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or international equivalent with a GPA of at least 3.00 in their last 60 credits of study. In addition, applicants should have facility in using a high-level computer programming language.
To apply, prospective students should complete the George Mason University Admissions Application, supply two copies of official transcripts from each college and graduate institution attended, and a current r'sum. TOEFL scores are required for all international applicants.
IELTS - 7.0 total band score, with a minimum of 6.5 in each subsection
TOEFL iBT - 88 points, minimum 20 in each section
Tuition
USD
35,677