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PGCert in Big Data and Business Intelligence

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, PGCert in Big Data and Business Intelligence is a postgraduate certificate in Data Science & Analytics programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Data Science & Analytics
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit

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Program details

Overview

This second-cycle graduate certificate (12 credits) provides professionals with specialized training in processing and analyzing big data for business intelligence applications, covering advanced technologies and their practical use in the workplace. The certificate is delivered part-time at the Gatineau campus, with instruction and materials in French, and intake in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field, with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; a cumulative average between 2.8 and 3.0 is reviewed case by case, and applicants with an average between 2.5 and 2.8 may qualify by completing at least fifteen additional university credits at 3.0 or above. Applicants without a bachelor's degree but with college-level studies may be admitted with at least twelve years of relevant work experience, on submission of a letter of at least 300 words demonstrating the relevance of their background and an interview; supplementary or preparatory coursework may be required.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field, with a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on a 4.3 scale; a cumulative average between 2.8 and 3.0 is reviewed case by case, and applicants with an average between 2.5 and 2.8 may qualify by completing at least fifteen additional university credits at 3.0 or above. Applicants without a bachelor's degree but with college-level studies may be admitted with at least twelve years of relevant work experience, on submission of a letter of at least 300 words demonstrating the relevance of their background and an interview; supplementary or preparatory coursework may be required.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Big Data and Business Intelligence award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Data Science & Analytics on completion of this programme.

How much does PGCert in Big Data and Business Intelligence cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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