Graduate Certificate in Big Data
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Program Details

The online Graduate Certificate in Big Data program from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University covers business information systems development, database design and management, and the design and implementation of interactive computer-based information systems that use decision rules, models, and comprehensive databases to support the decision making process. The curriculum also includes:

  • In-depth coverage of methods for data access
  • Modeling and computation using a visual language
  • Graphical display of support material and report generation methodologies
  • Object sharing between software components
  • The deployment of support systems within a distributed computing environment

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)