Admission Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in DSBA is open to all students who:

• Hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in any scientific, engineering, or business discipline
• Are either (a) enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte or (b) complete their undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA

In addition, the program requires a current working knowledge of at least one higher-level (procedural) language; and a familiarity with computer applications. A minimal background in mathematics is also required, including two semesters of calculus and one semester of statistics. Individuals who have worked at a high professional level in the computer industry or business may be able to substitute work experience for specific subject area admission requirements. Individuals without a business degree or business experience are required to complete an online business fundamentals course prior to enrolling in the program. Transfer credit from another institution is not accepted into this certificate program.

Certificate Requirements

The certificate is awarded upon completion of five graduate level courses (15 credit hours) in the area of data science and business analytics.  

Certificate Total = 15 Credit Hours

Grade Requirements

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required and, at most, one course with a grade of C may be allowed towards the certificate.