Business Research and Ethics
Master research design for data science and explore principles of data governance, ethics, and law through this essential two-course microcertificate program. Learn to conduct rigorous data research while ensuring ethical and compliant practices. This program equips you with expertise to navigate complex data challenges responsibly and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity.
Complete two courses to earn the certificate:
Students that are interested in the option of applying their graduate microcertificate credits to the Northwestern SPS MS in Data Science program must submit an online application and submit all required application materials.
Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate microcertificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree, but there will be no certificate conferred.
If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.
Applying for a microcertificate is easy—find out about the admission process and application deadlines.
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The Graduate Microcertificate application process is very streamlined. For detail, see the Microcertificate Admission page.
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Tuition for Northwestern graduate microcertificates is comparable to similar U.S. programs. Complete details can be found on the tuition page for this program.
Learn more about the related master's degree for this program—the MS in Information Design and Strategy.
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