Certificate of Graduate Study in Complex Systems
In a nutshell:
The Graduate Certificate is a five (5) course booster pack in Complex Systems and Data Science.
Who it's for:
The graduate certificate can be earned by students as a complement for their graduate degrees across the University of Vermont, or as a stand-alone post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate (online/or in person).
The Academic Background You'll Need
Prerequisites:
A Bachelor's degree and demonstrated proficiency in:
- Calculus
- Probability and statistics
- Computer programming (Python, R, and Matlab will be most helpful)
Highly recommended (but not required):
- Linear algebra
- Note: Specific electives may have additional prerequisites
Once You've Joined the Team...
Time to Get with the Program
The Certificate requirement is 5 courses (15 credits), with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all 5 courses.
Structure:
- 3 required core courses,
- 1-2 A-list courses, and
- 0-2 B-list courses;
Or
- 2 required core courses,
- 1-3 A-list courses, and
- 0-2 B-list courses.
Required Core Courses (3):
- CSYS/MATH 6701: Principles of Complex Systems
- CSYS/CS 6020: Modeling Complex Systems
- CSYS/STAT/CS 5870: Data Science I - Experience
