Dayton,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Big and Smart Data Sciences in Dayton United States | Wright State University
Wright State University
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Dayton United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering provides a graduate program culminating in an Education Certificate in Big and Smart Data Sciences. This specialized certification prepares business professionals with essential technical skills for handling and interpreting large datasets, while developing intelligent data-driven solutions for businesses and consumers. Organizations across various sectors are experiencing exponential growth in collected data for scientific, healthcare, financial, and diverse applications. This surge stems from digital interactions in our networked society, including online social engagements, as well as data generated through sensors and high-capacity monitoring devices deployed worldwide. These developments have led to the emergence of Big Data, defined by its five key attributes (scale, speed, diversity, reliability, and worth). The field of Big and Smart Data Sciences focuses on sophisticated processing of massive datasets to enhance organizational and personal decision-making. It encompasses innovative strategies, methodologies, and technologies covering the entire data lifecycle from collection to practical implementation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information sciences, or
A comparable technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution of higher education with a 3.0 minimum GPA 3.0 and 298 minimum combined GRE score.
You must submit an official transcript accompanied by a translation into English if needed. If your credentials cannot be evaluated by the Office of International Admissions, you are required to submit your academic credentials to an evaluation service and pay the cost of the evaluation.
If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you must have a minimum score on one of the following exams:
A score of 79/120 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.)
A band 6 or higher through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A score of 57 or higher on the Pearson PTE
Students who show proof of successful completion of an Intensive English Program from an accredited Institution or program accepted by international admissions are exempt from the requirement to take an approved English Proficiency exam.
Several departments or programs have set higher requirements for English proficiency. Visit the graduate programs page for more information.
You may be required by your academic advisors to take an English writing placement test. If you do not pass this test, you may be required to take more on-campus classes to improve your English. If you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you are exempted from the TOEFL requirement.
A comparable technical degree from an ABET-accredited institution of higher education with a 3.0 minimum GPA 3.0 and 298 minimum combined GRE score.
You must submit an official transcript accompanied by a translation into English if needed. If your credentials cannot be evaluated by the Office of International Admissions, you are required to submit your academic credentials to an evaluation service and pay the cost of the evaluation.
If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you must have a minimum score on one of the following exams:
A score of 79/120 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.)
A band 6 or higher through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A score of 57 or higher on the Pearson PTE
Students who show proof of successful completion of an Intensive English Program from an accredited Institution or program accepted by international admissions are exempt from the requirement to take an approved English Proficiency exam.
Several departments or programs have set higher requirements for English proficiency. Visit the graduate programs page for more information.
You may be required by your academic advisors to take an English writing placement test. If you do not pass this test, you may be required to take more on-campus classes to improve your English. If you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you are exempted from the TOEFL requirement.
Tuition
USD
24,714