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Data Mining for Advanced Analytics

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About the Data Mining for Advanced Analytics Program

Courses

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  • Live Online
  • In-Person
  • Online
  • Hybrid
  • Number of courses: Five or six courses (one prerequisite [can be waived], four required, and one elective)
  • Total units: 13-17

If you do not have prior knowledge of statistics, we recommend one of the following

Introduction to StatisticsCSE-41069

Units: 3.00

$695-$725

Introduction to StatisticsStatistics encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and provides a framework for thinking about data in a rigorous fashion. Statistics is used in many...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Introduction to Statistics using RCSE-41198

Units: 3.00

$745

Introduction to Statistics using RStatistics allows us to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The R programming language is one of the most widely-used tools for data analysis and statistical progra...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Statistics for Data AnalyticsCSE-41264

Units: 3.00

$675

Statistics for Data AnalyticsStatistics can be used to draw conclusions about data and provides a foundation for more sophisticated data analysis techniques. Viewing questions about data from a statis...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Courses must be completed in the order listed

Fundamentals of Data MiningCSE-41258

Units: 3.00

$725

Fundamentals of Data MiningAn ever-increasing volume of research and industry data is being collected on a daily basis. Skilled data scientists are needed to process and filter the data, to detect new...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Data Preparation for AnalyticsCSE-41261

Units: 2.00

$625

Data Preparation for AnalyticsAn essential, yet often under-emphasized step in the data mining process is data preparation. Habitually, people are more inclined to focus on knowledge discovery, but wi...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Data Mining: Advanced Concepts and AlgorithmsCSE-41262

Units: 3.00

$725

Data Mining: Advanced Concepts and AlgorithmsAs the amount of research and industry data being collected daily continues to grow, intelligent software tools are increasingly needed to process and filt...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Data Mining PracticumCSE-41263

Units: 3.00

$850

Data Mining PracticumTheoretical knowledge of data preparation, data mining, and machine learning techniques can be very useful. However, in order to be a successful data scientist, you must be able t...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

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Introduction to R ProgrammingCSE-41097

Units: 3.00

$745

Introduction to R ProgrammingStatistical computing is employed within a diverse range of industries. In recent years, an open source project, R, has emerged as the preeminent statistical computing pla...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Data Analytics Using PythonCSE-41204

Units: 3.00

$750

Data Analytics Using PythonIn this course, you will learn the rich set of tools, libraries, and packages that comprise the highly popular and practical Python data analysis ecosystem. This course is p...

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Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Text MiningCSE-41151

Units: 2.00

$595

Text MiningWith the vast amounts of unstructured data available on the web and stored in databases, and the promise it will provide insights unavailable in structured data, text mining has become an i...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Spring

Not required for certificate

Data Science using SASCSE-41320

Units: 3.00

$725

Data Science using SASThe Data Science using SAS class is a unique and focused class to better prepare you for high demanding Data Science Analyst level positions. This three unit and seven weeks clas...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Practical R for the Pharmaceutical IndustryCSE-41396

Units: 2.00

$495

Learn to Create Regulatory Compliance Deliverables for Pharmaceutical Industry: SDTMs, ADaMs, Tables, Lists and GraphsParticipants will gain comprehensive knowledge on common R packages (Tidyverse, D...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Data Science with RCSE-41308

Units: 3.00

$745

Data Science with RData management and manipulation is an essential task for data scientists who deal with data on a day-to-day basis. In recent years, many R packages were developed to tackle a wide ...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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Conditions for Admission

Although programs are open to all adult learners, UC San Diego Extension programs are designed to best serve college-prepared working professionals. Where program capacity is limited, applicants with this profile will receive preference for admission.

Certificate Guidelines

Knowledge of statistics and probability theory is required. A foundation in a programming language and advanced mathematics such as linear algebra is recommended.

You may enroll in the certificate program at any time. However, it is recommended that you enroll as soon as possible. The program curriculum may be updated at any time; if certificate requirements change, you must adhere to the curriculum at the time of your enrollment into the certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any prerequisites for this program?

Knowledge of statistics is required prior to beginning required program courses. This prerequisite can be fulfilled by taking Statistics for Data Analytics, which is designed specifically to prepare students for this program. We also recommend that you have knowledge of probability theory and linear algebra, but this is not required.

Students who are working with statistics, probability theory, and/or linear algebra in the course of their current employment or who have completed a similar course previously may waive the Statistics for Data Analytics prerequisite, and begin the program directly with Fundamentals of Data Mining. If you are unsure if you have the necessary statistics skills, there is a short self-assessment quiz attached at the end of the program FAQ document (under "Related Documents" on the righ side of the top of this page) to help you gauge whether or not you should forego the prerequisite.

How long is this program?

Most students complete the program in approximately a year and a half by taking one course per quarter for six consecutive quarters. You have up to five years to complete all requirements for the certificate.

How much does this program cost?

The program costs approximately $4,690 including the certificate fee, course fees, and required textbooks. This is an estimate of the full cost of the program. This estimate may vary based on a variety of factors. All estimated costs are subject to change. Program fees are paid on a per-course basis, when you enroll in a course, and current fees and textbooks are listed on the individual course pages.

Can this program be completed entirely online?

Yes! This program is designed for you to take it online in the convenience of your own home or office. Some courses may also have in-class options, but all program requirements can be completed online. For online courses, all assignments, tests, and quizzes can be completed online and submitted through Canvas, our online learning platform.

If I already have the skills taught in one of the program courses, can I skip that course?

If you have taken a course from an accredited university covering the learning objectives of a program course, you may be able to transfer your previous coursework to Extension. If you have not taken a course elsewhere, but already have the skills covered in a course, you may be able to substitute an alternate Extension course in its place. Please contact the program representative at unex-techdata@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-9351 for more information.

Is this certificate open to non-California residents?

Yes, the program is open to non-California residents, including non-US residents. The tuition is the same for all students. If you have questions about how enrolling in courses may or may not affect your visa status, please contact our International Department at ipinfo@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-6784.

How can I get more information about this program?

You will find a downloadable program flyer and program FAQs under "Related Documents" on the right side of the top of this page. If you need further information, please contact the program representative at (858) 534-9152 or unex-techdata@ucsd.edu.

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Huey Antley, Ed.D.

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Steve Anton, Ph.D.

Sr. Data Scientist

ID Analytics

Eric Busboom

Director

San Diego Regional Data Library

Steve Coggeshall, Ph.D.

Chief Analytics and Science Officer

ID Analytics

Angel Evans

Partner, Head of Quantitative Insights

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Stefanos Makris

CTO/CPO – Cloud and Open Platforms

Teradata

Julian McAuley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Joe Murray, Ph.D.

Principal Scientist

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Jian Pei, Ph.D.

Executive Committee Member

ACM SIGKDD

Abe Weston, M.S.

Associate Principal

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