Data Science Graduate Certificates

Level Up Your Tech Skills with a Graduate Certificate

Take your computer science expertise to the next level with a graduate certificate from Michigan Tech. Whether you want to sharpen your data science skills, explore the world of cybersecurity, or build specialized knowledge in high-demand areas of computing, our certificate programs give you the tools to succeed. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who bring real-world projects and emerging technologies into the classroom—so you can apply what you learn right away.

Flexible, Focused, and Career Ready

Graduate certificates are a fast, flexible way to grow your skills and advance your career. You can earn one alongside your graduate degree or as a stand-alone credential. Each program is designed to help you gain specialized knowledge without the full commitment of a master’s—perfect if you’re looking to upskill, change directions, or meet professional goals. No matter where you’re headed next, a graduate certificate from Michigan Tech helps you get there faster.

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

The AI in Healthcare certificate prepares you to enter a healthcare world dominated by data. Work with real providers, professionals, and patients to develop solutions to real-world problems and prepare yourself for work in the modern healthcare industry.

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Data Science Foundations

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science Foundations advances competency in data science techniques, including predictive modeling, data mining, information management, and data analytics. Collaborative, hands-on projects build teamwork skills along with technical proficiency.

Foundations in Artificial Intelligence

Keep up with advances in AI and machine learning with the Foundations in Artificial Intelligence graduate certificate, which combines classroom learning and practical applications to explore fundamental topics of AI. Build a strong, foundational understanding in AI and machine learning while analyzing and designing algorithms, models, and agents.

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Foundations of Health Informatics

Learn to take control of the healthcare data stream with a Foundations of Health Informatics certificate. This graduate certificate focuses on data-driven solutions to problems in the healthcare world, preparing you to enter the professional sector with practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

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Public Health Informatics

Managing public health is more important than ever. Learn the ins and outs of managing the vast amounts of data needed to track, monitor, study, and interpret public health with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics. Learn everything from the basic functions and operations of the systems in place, to how to parse and analyze data to observe health trends.

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Security and Privacy in Healthcare

As more medical data becomes digitized, security and privacy are becoming increasingly vital parts of the healthcare system. Prepare for a place in a growing field with our Security and Privacy in Healthcare graduate certificate. Learn to protect hardware and software systems from attack, deprecation, wear, and other issues that arise in these necessary technologies.

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Learn more about studying data science at Michigan's flagship technological university.

The Department of Data Science

The students of Michigan Tech’s Department of Data Science bring the future into the present, supported by experienced staff and the cutting edge of research and technology. Working at the forefront of data science and its applications, the Department of Data Science pioneers new computing technologies, collaborates with other departments to offer robust interdisciplinary programs, and prepares students for a professional life in the ever-changing world of data science computing. Students will learn to combine the structure of math and computing with the creativity of problem-solving, and graduate with the skills and experience to make a difference in the world.

Ready to get analytical? As a part of Michigan Tech's data science department, you can:

Access our vast virtual cluster to apply IT coursework in real-time scenarios wherever you are.
Participate in research on the cutting edge of computing technology.
Collaborate with classmates and faculty in the Rekhi Round Lounge and faculty-student lounge.
Cultivate skills across data science disciplines and focus your studies on your preferred area of concentration.
Develop models, apply theories, and work hands-on with data gathering and analysis.
Learn how your classroom work applies to real-world scenarios and modern problems.
Expand your skill set into interdisciplinary programs to address industry needs.
Work with award-winning faculty who nurture your studies and success.

Tomorrow won’t wait. Neither will we.

Computing is for everyone, everywhere. Artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and other forms of digital connectivity are ingrained in nearly every aspect of life. Cybersecurity has never been more important. These transformational technologies require intrepid problem-solvers, bold leaders, and fearless visionaries. You can be one of them.

Founded in 2019, Michigan Tech's College of Computing is one of the first colleges in the nation and one of the few institutions of its kind to focus solely on computing. Digital transformation has morphed every discipline into a computing discipline, reinventing industries like manufacturing, criminal justice, marketing, and healthcare. At Tech, we are making sure employers have the computing talent they need to thrive—and that our students are equipped for fulfilling careers now and for all the tomorrows to come.

The world needs Computing[MTU]. The world needs you.

Supercharge your future.

Study, do research, and build a future-forward career at a flagship R1 public research university powered by STEM. Get the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in a high-tech world.

Our students work alongside faculty on meaningful research, like helping to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier and making machine learning more user-friendly. They connect at the intersection of engineering and computing in our mechatronics playground. They teach middle schoolers coding and cybersecurity basics, assist older generations with digital literacy essentials, and help each other persist through academic and life challenges through SAM, our unique peer mentoring program. Computing Huskies also partner with national entities like the US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as well as local businesses to analyze security and safeguard sensitive data. And, from robotics to the MTU RedTeam, Huskies train, run, and win national competitions.

Find your jam at Tech—whether it's competing in Esports, joining an Enterprise team, or working with a group of Huskies to build a robot in three days. Here, you’ll find opportunities to connect with what clicks. And when it’s time to blow off steam, the Keweenaw Peninsula’s trails, forests, and Lake Superior beaches await, along with Michigan Tech’s Mont Ripley Ski Hill.

When it comes to preparing for life after graduation, our Career Fair offers more than a one-day event—it’s a series of workshops and meetups, leading to co-ops, internships, and full-time, well-paying positions. If you want to be ready for what tomorrow needs, your future starts now, in the Michigan Tech College of Computing.

College of Computing Undergraduate Majors

Not sure which major is the right fit? Explore Michigan Tech majors and minors.
Or, start with our General Computing program and give yourself time to decide.

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