Virginia Commonwealth University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, or mathematics is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming experience. Prerequisites in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics are typically expected.

About This Program

This 12-credit graduate certificate provides students with the ability to evaluate business situations and offer insights through data-driven analysis and machine learning models.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as Data Scientist in Cross-Industry AI

• 1. Machine Learning Engineer
• 2. AI Data Analyst
• 3. Computer Vision Specialist
• 4. AI Ethics Consultant

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics
• Apply deep learning techniques to image and language data
• Develop AI systems with ethical considerations and bias mitigation
• Evaluate AI performance using metrics and optimization strategies

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum focuses on business data analytics, statistical modeling, decision and risk analytics, and developing forecasting methods, requiring a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM, as well as government agencies and research institutions.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as computer science, engineering, or mathematics is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and relevant programming experience. Prerequisites in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics are typically expected.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)