Admission Criteria

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (students should have a GPA of 3.0 or greater).
• Students may be admitted under provisional status followed by full admission depending upon need for additional mathematical and/or statistical proficiency (e.g., can be fulfilled through open courseware such as Data Camp).
• Personal statement (see details below).
• GRE is not required.

Supporting Admission Documents

• A personal statement discussing:
  • How are you utilizing data in your current profession and what do you want to achieve by obtaining the Graduate Certificate in Data Science at URI?
  • Define any gaps you aim to fill in your education and/or profession with this certificate.
  • How do you see this certificate helping you meet your future professional and/or educational goals?
  • Which course are you most looking forward to taking and why?
• CV/Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (previous employers, supervisors, mentors, colleagues, instructors or others who can comment on your ability to complete graduate-level coursework; personal references such as friends and relatives will not be accepted).
• College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Any additional evidence of relevant professional or non-credit bearing courses that you may have taken.

Technology

Please see information below regarding technology requirements for this program.

If you’d like assistance beginning your application, email us at online@uri.edu or call 401.874.5280.