Tufts University - School of Engineering
Certificate in Data Science
- Medford, USA
- Boston, USA
Certificate
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 1,799 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Certificate in Data Science offers advanced knowledge in data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. This program equips students with practical skills to analyze and interpret complex data sets. It typically spans six months and prepares learners for impactful roles in data-driven fields.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, data scientists, or machine learning engineers. Other potential roles include business intelligence analyst or statistical consultant, where they leverage data to guide decision-making processes across various industries.
The Certificate in Data Science is intended for students who possess a Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, but who lack sufficient background in Data Science to be admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science.
The Certificate in Data Science requires five courses, including:
- EE 104
- COMP 135
- One elective in each of the following areas:
- Data infrastructure (including COMP 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, and 151)
- Data analytics and/or interfaces (including COMP 152, 167, 171, 175, 177; ME 150; CEE 187)
- Computational and theoretical aspects of data analysis (including COMP 136, 153, 236; Math 123, 126, 128, 152, 155, 158, 161, 162; EE 109, 127, 140)
- In addition, any undergraduate prerequisites required for these courses may be taken as part of the certificate.