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Â鶹AV SCS Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making

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The Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making is designed to provide the core principles and tools of computational intelligence to support decision making. The program helps learners to take on or support leadership roles in increasingly digital organizations operating in fields that need to make data-driven decisions, such as health technology, maintenance of critical infrastructure, or dynamic supply management.

Building on the knowledge acquired in the Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems or through relevant work experience, this program focuses on developing advanced competencies, such as evaluating data sources and converting data into actionable insights.

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Type:Ìý ÌýGraduate Certificate
Courses: Ìý 5
Credits: Ìý 15
Time:ÌýÌý Weekday evenings
Delivery: Ìý Online
Unit: Ìý Technology and Innovation
Questions? Ìý info.conted [at] mcgill.ca

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Message From the Academic Program Coordinator

Data is a vital resource for organizations today. Companies need professionals who can transform data into actionable insights and recommendations that deliver value when implemented. Become one of these sought-after professionals by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making.

In this program, you will:

  • Study core technologies and techniques: Learn about the technologies, techniques, and models that power today's intelligent applications and automated decision-making systems.
  • Explore critical knowledge areas: Dive into decision science, data science, and computational and artificial intelligence to develop a comprehensive understanding of the analytics field.
  • Apply various data analytics methods: Leverage data for better decision-making, understanding the limits, opportunities, and risks of each application.
  • Work with powerful tools: Utilize open-source tools like Python and other widely available software packages to apply your knowledge even after graduating.

The program features live online classes taught by full-time faculty and course lecturers with relevant industry experience, complemented by asynchronous materials to prepare you for live sessions and expand your knowledge. Interact with classmates from diverse backgrounds to enrich your perspectives and solutions.

Upon completion, you will be equipped to build data analytics solutions and support their implementation in your organization. I invite you to join us and immerse yourself in the world of data-driven decision-making to boost your career.

Alejandro Gutiérrez López, PhD., PMP, CPOA, CBDA
Academic Program Coordinator


Key Features
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This program helps you become empowered to use data and tools to make the best decisions in data-driven fields.


Who Should Apply
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This program is a good fit for you if you are:

  • A professional from either a technical or non-technical background who seeks to harness the power of data available in the context of your work.
  • A professional wanting to learn how to gather data and apply computational tools in order to process, analyze, and represent data and as a result gain insights opening opportunities for new and improved processes

Learning Outcomes
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This program is designed to enable you to:

  • Make decisions based on diverse scenarios founded on comprehensive mathematical and computational models, while being aware of the strengths and limitations of the models and methods that are applied.
  • Build computational models based on data for tasks such as clustering and classification in different scenarios using diverse processes and technologies.
  • Harness the potential of artificial intelligence in an ethical manner in diverse application areas, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Courses
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Data-Driven Decision Making (15 Credits)

Admission Requirements
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  1. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time academic studies.
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  2. If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application:

    a) Letter of Intent: 1 to 2 pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, addressing the following:
    • your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program
    • your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying
    • plans for integrating the training into your current or future career
    • description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program
    • awards received or other contributions
    • any additional information relevant to your application

    b) Curriculum Vitae

    c) Two letters of reference, signed and on letterhead. At least one should be from a current or former employer.

    d) GMAT and/or GRE test score results (optional)
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  3. In addition, applicants must:
    a) have successfully completed the Â鶹AV Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems

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    b) have a minimum of two years of recent, relevant work experience and include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and two reference letters with their application.
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  4. Applicants must provide proof ofÌýEnglish Language proficiency.

Career Spotlight
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There are over a billion knowledge workers in the world right now, and 23% of enterprises need to hire even more. (Braintrust, 2020). These new knowledge workers are being asked to develop data processing and analysis competencies, and ideally, have professional or academic certifications that recognize these skills (Ricard, 2020; Ali, 2022).

The Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making is well positioned to provide the recognition these knowledge workers require in various fields such as identifying complex systems, building computational models for analyzing data, and understanding the properties and behaviours of complex systems. It also tackles more advanced competencies like acquiring/sharing data in an ethical manner and evaluating decisions based on data. These competencies are relevant to knowledge workers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.


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