Certificate in Data Mining

Many companies collect reams of data about their customers and their transactions, but how can a company drill through these repositories of data to unearth crucial insights and knowledge about customer behavior and market trends?

This graduate certificate provides an introduction to data mining with an emphasis on large-scale databases as a source of knowledge generation and competitive advantage.

Who is this program recommended for?

This graduate certificate is designed for data analysts working with large organizations to design and use their data resources.

What will I learn?

In this program you'll gain 12 credits that can be applied to NJIT master's programs, and learn:

The fundamentals of relational database technology, concurrency, and recovery
Methods of database design and conceptual modeling
The principles of information-retrieval system design
Techniques essential for building text databases, document-processing systems, office automation systems, and other advanced information management systems
And more in two elective courses

Why study data mining through CPE?

The graduate certificate's narrow focus allows you to dig deep into this specific topic, and start applying your knowledge sooner. It's possible to earn the graduate certificate entirely through online courses, so you can more easily fit it into your busy life. And whether you take courses online or on campus, you'll learn from NJIT's distinguished professors and instructors of the Department of Computer Science.

Prerequisites

NJIT's standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate. In addition, non-elective courses within the program require prior knowledge of C and data structures.

Check the course descriptions for full details.

Related Degree Programs

All credits from the data mining graduate certificate can be applied toward these NJIT programs:

Take Note

Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites, and must be taken in order.

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