Program Description
The Graduate Certificate inÌýData-Driven Decision MakingÌýprogram offered by the School of Continuing Studies 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.
Keywords: data science, decision science, data analytics, data visualization, information visualization, decision making, data-driven decision making, computational intelligence, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence, data literacy, machine learning, continuing studies, graduate certificate
Unique Program Features
- Engage in applied learning focused on the technologies, techniques, and models that power artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
- Turn data into actionable insights to solve real-world problems and guide informed decisions.
- Leverage open-source tools, including Python and widely used software platforms, to apply your skills beyond the program.
- Learn from full-time faculty and expert lecturers with extensive experience in industry and academia.
- Customize your learning with a variety of complementary courses designed to deepen your data analytics expertise.
- Delivered online with live, interactive sessions that connect you with instructors and peers in real time.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.
Program Website
Graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Decision Making programÌýwebsite
Department Contact
Program info.conted [at] mcgill.ca (emailÌý)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Summer
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | March 1 | June 1 |
| WINTER | February 15 | July 1 | October 1 |
| SUMMER | May 15 | November 1 | February 1 |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.