Executive Post-Graduate Program in Data Science & Machine Learning

Achieve your career goals in the data science field!

       

Program Overview

Every industry, be it finance, retail, healthcare, or information technology, has realized the necessity of data science and business analytics professionals. With an increased employment projection of 27.9% by 2026 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these fields are positioned to be one of the most in-demand sectors, worldwide. These professionals are involved in the highest levels of the corporate and organizational decision-making processes. Similarly, machine learning experts are poised to be in demand for decades to come. With a professional certificate from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, in partnership with upGrad, you are preparing yourself for a limitless future!

These programs are fully online, with a blend of asynchronous content and live session opportunities that will take the learner through curated learning modules led by Maryland Smith faculty and subject matter experts.

Breakdown

The University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, is partnering with education technology company upGrad to deliver three UMD faculty-led non-degree professional certificate options. LearnersStudents can register for either of the professional certificate programs listed below or for the executive certificate program which incorporates both certificates.

 Executive Post Graduate Program

Data Science and Machine Learning

12-month executive certificate program

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Professional Certificate Programs

Data Science and Business Analytics

7-month certificate program

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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

7-month certificate program

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How is the program structured?

Fees: Check the UpGrad website for registration and fees information


Format: Online (recorded lectures from Maryland Smith faculty + live sessions with Maryland Smith faculty and industry professionals)


Learning support: Dedicated program manager + industry experts


Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week


Duration: 7 or 12 months (depending on your program choice)


Projects: 20+ case studies & assignments, 1 or 2 capstone projects in the industry of choice

Who should enroll in these programs?

This program is designed for professionals who are exploring innovative ways of driving growth and productivity in their business through a deep understanding of data, analysis of data and its trends, data tools, and data-driven decision-making.

Faculty Experts

Program Director

Kislaya Prasad

Kislaya Prasad

Research Professor
Academic Director, Center for Global Business

Featured Faculty

Margrét Bjarnadóttir

Margrét Bjarnadóttir

Associate Professor
John Bono

John Bono

Associate Clinical Professor of Information Systems
Associate Department Chair
Anil K. Gupta

Anil K. Gupta

Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
P. K. Kannan

P. K. Kannan

Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Dean's Chair in Marketing Science
Lauren Rhue

Lauren Rhue

Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Kunpeng Zhang

Kunpeng Zhang

Associate Professor

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