Overview

Data analytics involves the development and application of statistical and quantitative analysis methods and the construction of explanatory and predictive models to drive the decision-making process.

Why get a data-driven decision-making certificate?

The Data-Driven Decision-Making Graduate Certificate Program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is taught by world-class faculty in the Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering at UT who are dedicated to the success of their students. This graduate certification program enhances decision-making abilities through improved problem-solving skills, effective communication, tool proficiency and more, setting certificate-holders apart in an industry in high-demand for data-driven skills. Data-driven decision-making has real-world, wide applications, offering students more flexibility in their careers in the field of industrial engineering and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Applied Data Science

Optimization for Big Data

Application of Linear Algebra in Engineering Systems

Applied Machine Learning

Data Mining and Analytics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applicants can apply up to two weeks before the term starts, unless the program has an earlier deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 462 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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General requirements

Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A non-U.S. degree must be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from the United States and must be granted by a recognized or accredited foreign institution.

United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0

Applicants with non-U.S. degrees must have earned a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or other equivalent to a ‘B’ average. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0 or other equivalent to a ‘B+’ average.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Out-of-State

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13812 USD / year

≈ 13812 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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Overview

Why get a data-driven decision-making certificate?

Programme Structure

Key information

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