Overview

The Data Science Certificate is offered by Harvard University.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Master key facets of data investigation, including data wrangling, cleaning, sampling, management, exploratory analysis, regression and classification, prediction, and data communication.
Implement foundational concepts of data computation, such as data structure, algorithms, parallel computing, simulation, and analysis.
Leverage your knowledge of key subject areas, such as game theory, statistical quality control, exponential smoothing, seasonally adjusted trend analysis, or data visualization.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elements of Data Science and Statistical Learning with R
Big Data Analytics
Database Systems
Machine Learning and Data Mining Section 1
Machine Learning and Data Mining Section 2
Fundamentals of Data Science
A Practical Approach to Data Science
Big Data in Healthcare Applications
Introduction to Data Science
Advanced Topics in Data Science
Data Systems.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

Blended, Online

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 470 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods.
Prior knowledge in statistics and basic programming is recommended for this certificate.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3666 USD / year

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Out-of-State

3666 USD / year

≈ 3666 USD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

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