Learn to Leverage Your Data

Organizations in nearly every industry are looking for professionals with the skills to transform big data into better insights and decisions—and these data scientists are in short supply. You could fill that gap.

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The University of Wisconsin Data Science Programs feature:

An interdisciplinary curriculum. Learn to harness the power of data with coursework that will not only teach you cutting-edge technology, but will also hone highly sought-after power skills, including communication, data ethics, and leadership.

Our innovative virtual lab. As a certificate or master’s student, you’ll have direct access to software tools and programming languages such as R, Python, SQL Server, and Tableau without having to purchase or install on your computer.

Input from industry leaders. Both our faculty and advisory board members are practicing experts in their fields. Their expertise determined what went into our truly outstanding data science program. Our graduates are highly prepared for jobs in data analysis, database administration, big data engineering, data mining, and many other fields.

Our Students Have Something to Say

"When it comes to putting your heart and soul into something, you need to go for it. People can say going back to school is impossible. I have a family and a busy, full-time job. If I can do it, anybody can do it."

— Venmathi Shanmugam, UW Data Science student

UW EXTENDED CAMPUS—A COLLABORATION OF THE UW SYSTEM

The University of Wisconsin is one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. By partnering with all UW System campuses to offer online degrees and certificates, students of UW Extended Campus programs receive a quality University of Wisconsin education—no matter where they live and work.