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Overview
Today’s data scientist is a business-savvy, data-driven problem solver with the insights to ask the right questions and the skills to find the correct answers. The role is part art and part science, requiring big data management, programming, statistics, and machine learning for extracting, analyzing, and communicating findings.
This Data Science program at UCLA Extension is perfect for...
- Multidisciplinary professionals seeking to learn or enhance data analytics skills
- Aspiring data scientists looking to build skills in data management, visualization, and programming
- Technologists and software developers interested in a career shift to data analytics
What you can learn
- Explore data sets with Python
- Gain expertise in exploratory data analysis (EDA) and advanced data visualization, using R and Tableau
- Learn foundational tools and techniques for analyzing data, delivering insights, and building forecasting models
- Apply machine learning techniques using Python to train, evaluate, improve performance, and present statistical analyses
- Understand the management of big data, types of NoSQL data stores, and the Hadoop ecosystem
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Science
- Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
- Big Data Management
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GRE® 140 (verbal)
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal and emergency contact information
- Start year and quarter
- Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application
- Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
- Academic information and supporting documents
- Acknowledgments of policy statements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5475 USD / full≈ 5475 USD / full - Out-of-State5475 USD / full≈ 5475 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State4200 USD / full≈ 4200 USD / full
Additional Details
Estimated tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Funding
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