What you will learn

Raw data is everywhere, from social media post statistics to sales records to location data. In the modern workplace, crucial decisions hinge on these markers of engagement, financial flow, and product use. The problem? Without the know-how to analyze raw data, it's just a jumble of facts and figures. 

That’s where the Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate comes in. As part of this certificate program, students will learn how to visualize data, practicing converting abstract output into formats that can be easily understood by industry colleagues and leaders, as well as the larger audience of end users. They will develop the skills to analyze trends, insights, and patterns to create evidence-backed action plans. In a world filled with data, this certificate offers fundamental training applicable to any career path. 

Learn more about this certificate

Submit the enrollment form

 

Enroll anytime!

1. Complete the Enrollment Form.
2. We'll add the certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
3. Complete 12 credit hours from the approved course list . We'll keep track of your progress in DegreeWorks.

 

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After you have completed all 12 credit hours

You should use the graduation application in Self Service Carolina to submit your certificate information:

1. Log into Self Service Carolina

2. Click the Student tab

3. Click Graduation

4. Click Apply to Graduate

5. Select Undergraduate Certificate from your list and click Continue.
   💡NOTE: If you completed more than one Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate, you must submit the graduation application for each certificate.  

6. The application will ask you to confirm your graduation date, name, and address.

If you cannot select Undergraduate Certificate in Self Service Carolina because it is not listed, you must fill out the Current Term Candidacy Exception Request Form (AS-129E).

Enter the name of your undergraduate certificate in the field that asks, “With what degree are you attempting to apply to graduate?*” And submit the AS-129E again if you have completed more than one certificate.

 

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Requirements

Successfully completing 4 courses (12 credit hours) is generally all you need to do to earn a certificate - in addition to the following requirements:

• You must complete your certificate before or by the time you graduate.
• You must maintain a 1.99 GPA.
• Two of the four courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
• All four courses must be earned with a grade of C or better.

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