Data-Driven Management
Develop essential skills for managing projects in today's data-driven workplace through this strategic two-course microcertificate program. Students master the financial, technical, and organizational competencies needed to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business leadership. Professionals who complete the program emerge prepared to effectively lead and execute successful data initiatives and technology projects. Completion is recognized through credit listed on your official University transcript.
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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. No certificate is 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 Data Science.
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Interested in more graduate-level certificate options? Explore a range of four-course graduate certificates that can also be stacked into SPS master's programs.
