HELP 2011-2012 University Catalog Data Mining Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code: VS-CERG-DTM

School: Volgenau School of Engineering 

Department: Computer Science 

This graduate certificate program is intended for people interested in the analysis and knowledge discovery from large and diverse data sources. The goal of the program is to study data mining concepts and successful applications. The certificate in data mining may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate programs in the Volgenau School.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 credits. In addition, applicants must complete a self assessment form, which can be obtained from the Computer Science Department. This form provides summary information concerning background and preparation for the program.

Each applicant must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses at Mason: CS 310 Computer Science III, and STAT 344 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists.

Students not enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should apply for the data mining certificate program through the Volgenau School Graduate Admissions Office. Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Mason should apply to the department for admission into the certificate program. Admission into the certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into any MS program.