Data Analytics, Graduate Certificate*

General Program Information

Jeff Roach, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
473 Nicks Hall
(423) 439-6966
e-mail: roachj@etsu.edu

Brian T. Bennett, Ph.D., Department Chair
4-464 Nicks Hall
Box 70711
(423) 439-5328
e-mail: bennetbt@etsu.edu 

Faculty: Brian Bennett; Mathew Desjardins; Edward Hall; Matthew Harrison; Stephen Hendrix; Ghaith Husari; Mohammad Khan; Phillip Pfeiffer; Tony Pittarese; Jack Ramsey; Tahsin Rezwana; Jeffrey Roach; David Tarnoff

In addition to its ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in computer science, information systems, and information technology, the department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in computer and information sciences with two concentrations: applied computer science and information technology. The Department also offers a four-course graduate certificate in data analytics.

Note: The department’s course offerings and requirements (as well as university regulations) are continually under examination and revision. Requirements, policies, and course offerings are subject to change at any time.

Articulation Agreements

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics may apply all 12 credits into the M.S. in Information Systems with the approval of the M.S. in Information Systems Program Coordinator. All credits must meet GPA requirements and matriculation limits.

Students who completed the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics may apply 9 credits into the Master of Business Administration with the approval of the Director of the Master of Business Administration Program. All applied credits must meet GPA requirements and the Graduate School  matriculation limits.

Data Analytics, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 12 credits

Required Courses: 12 credits

• CSCI 5000 - Data Management (3 credits)
• CSCI 5010 - Programming for Data Analytics (3 credits)
• CSCI 5050 - Decision Support Systems (3 credits)
• CSCI 5047 - Data Analytics and Visualization (3 credits)