University of California, Berkeley

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate proficiency in Python programming or equivalent technical background. The program accepts students with diverse academic backgrounds, though a foundation in mathematics, statistics, or computer science is beneficial.

About This Program

Designed for working professionals, this online program develops technical expertise to extract insights from complex data and communicate findings to drive decision-making.

Career Outcomes

Advance as Data Scientist in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise

• 1. Data Scientist
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Engineer
• 4. Business Analyst/Analytics Manager

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics and classification tasks
• Apply statistical methods to extract insights from large, complex datasets
• Build data engineering pipelines and manage big data infrastructure
• Communicate data-driven findings through visualization and storytelling to non-technical stakeholders

Curriculum Highlights

The multidisciplinary curriculum includes courses in research design, statistics, data engineering, and ethics, culminating in a hands-on synthetic capstone.

Top Employers

Top employers include technology firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft; financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs; and healthcare organizations like Optum and UnitedHealth Group.

Admissions

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate proficiency in Python programming or equivalent technical background. The program accepts students with diverse academic backgrounds, though a foundation in mathematics, statistics, or computer science is beneficial.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Official Transcripts: Required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional[3]
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)