Data Science and Big Data Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include database administrator, database programmer, Big Data engineer, programmer, software developer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Design and implement SQL and NoSQL databases.
Design and develop a data warehouse, then query and manage it.
Use the R programming language for descriptive and inferential statistics.
Manage Big Data in single and distributed computing environments.
Display data using graphics and data visualization.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, Computer Programming, English, Business, Electronics.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Computer and Information Science for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

About the Program

Computer and Information Science offers extraordinary career opportunities to individuals who possess fluency in the English language, solid keyboarding skills, and a desire to work with computers on a daily basis. Students in the Computer and Information Science program at CSM are training primarily on PC microcomputers and receive the finest training and experience available in areas such as programming, data communications, applications development, network support, end-user support, and hardware/systems support. This training is intended to lead to employment in the computing industry or transfer to a baccalaureate institution for continued study in the field and to provide advanced study for computing professionals.

Career opportunities include applied scientist, communications technician, computer maintenance technician, computer operator, data base specialist, documentation specialist, information specialist, Local Area Network (LAN) administrator, PC specialist, programmer, software engineer, software technician, systems analyst, systems test engineer, technician support representative, and as sales personnel skilled in marketing methods for computer systems. While some students secure employment following completion of the A.S. degree or Certificate program, many transfer to four-year universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Certificate of Specialization is designed to introduce students to Data Science and Big Data fundamentals. Students will learn data warehousing architecture, data extraction, management, and load. They will learn to design, develop and administer SQL and NoSQL databases. They will also learn to develop database applications using various programming languages and statistical methods. They will be introduced to Big Data architecture, technologies and analytics. Other topics covered include Cloud computing, security management, machine learning, Agile methodology and Big Data tools. Students will learn to display data using graphics and data visualization.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 14-15 units		Units
CIS 133	NoSQL Databases	3 units
CIS 140	Big Data Analytics	4 units
CIS 364	From Data Warehousing to Big Data	4 units
CIS 124	Foundations of Data Science	4 units
	OR
MATH 200	Elementary Probability and Statistics	4 units
	OR
PSYC 121	Basic Statistical Concepts	3 units

Total Required Units: 14 - 15