Washington University in St. Louis

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, statistics, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience in Python or R and basic knowledge of linear algebra and probability.

About This Program

This certificate program provides advanced training in data analysis and machine learning techniques, designed to be awarded alongside an engineering master's degree.

Career Outcomes

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

• 1. Data Scientist
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Analyst
• 4. Predictive Modeler

What You'll Learn

• Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms to real-world datasets
• Extract actionable insights using data mining techniques and pattern recognition
• Build and evaluate predictive models for classification and regression tasks
• Handle large-scale data processing with tools for big data analytics

Curriculum Highlights

The structure features core requirements in machine learning and algorithms, with specialized electives in artificial intelligence, optimization, and natural language processing.

Top Employers

Top employers include tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, as well as finance firms and consulting groups specializing in analytics.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as computer science, statistics, or engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience in Python or R and basic knowledge of linear algebra and probability.

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+)