Graduate Certificate in Data Mining
at Central Michigan University
Department of
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at Central Michigan University
(CMU) has more than 35 regular faculty with terminal degrees
and expertise in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Math
Education, Statistics, Data Mining, and Actuarial Science.
The department provides an M.S. in Applied Statistics and
Analytics, an M.A. in Mathematics, a Ph.D. in Mathematics
featuring three different areas of emphasis (Mathematics,
Mathematics Education, and Statistics), the Graduate Certificate
in Data Mining, and the Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science.
Welcome
The graduate certificate
program in Data Mining
is a one-year program
desinged to give students
a comprehensive training
in basic foundation,
advanced knowledge, and
applications of data mining.
It’s suitable for students
in diverse disciplines
who want to extend their
knowledge and skills in
data mining.
Graduate Certificate
in Data Mining
Gain valuable skills and practical experience in Data Mining
with a Certificate in Data Mining. Our innovative, one year
program of graduate level training provides a solid foundation
in basic and advanced data mining concepts as well as
applications of data mining.
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Database Management
Data Exploration / Visualization
Supervised / Unsupervised Modeling
Geographical Information System
SAS Enterprise Miner
Unique Program
Feature
The certificate program is offered with a partnership with
SAS. Two SAS professional Certification Exams are offered
on site for students: SAS Base Programming and SAS Data
Mining Predictive Modeling.
CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity
to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans and
individuals with disabilities. See www.cmich.edu/aaeo.
www.mth.cmich.edu
Admission
Requirements
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A Statement of Purpose with evidence of interest in
quantitative subjects.
Assistantships
A limited number of Graduate Assistantships
(GAs) are available. Details are on our department’s
website, at www.mth.cmich.edu. (Look for Academic
Program > Graduate > Prospective Graduate Students).
Overall undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a U.S. 4.0 scale), with at least one
course in statistics or probability.
D.M. Certificate Program
Course Work
Required Courses (9 hours)
CPS 683 - Pattern Recognition and Data Minimg
GEO 501 (for non-GIS major) - Principle & Applications of
Geographic Information Systems
or
GEO 503 (for GIS major) - Geographic Information Systems
STA 591 - Data Mining Techniques
Electives (6-9 hours)
STA 575 - Statistical Programming for Data Management
and Analysis
STA 580 - Applied Statistics I
CPS 585 (for non-CPS major) - Applied Data Engineering
or
CPS 541 (for CPS major) - Databases
GEO 512 - Quantitative Methods for Spatial Statistics
Apply Online
http://apply.cmich.edu
For More Information
Program Contact Information
Carl Lee, Program Director
Department of Mathematics
Pearce Hall 109
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
A variety of courses in Statistics, Computer Sciences,
Mathematics, and other areas are also available for students.
Telephone: (989) 774-3555
Email: carl.lee@cmich.edu
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 - 18
Department Contact Information
About Graduate
Studies at CMU
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Pearce Hall 214
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Central Michigan University (CMU) is one of the 100 largest
public universities in the United States. The 480-acre campus is
friendly, accommodating, and conveniently located in a classic
American university town.
CMU is classified as a Doctoral Research University and offers
more than 70 graduate degree programs at the master’s,
specialist’s, and doctoral levels. Approximately 21,000 students
attend courses on campus, including more than 2,000 graduate
students within many disciplines.
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Telephone: (989) 774-3596
Email: mathgrad@cmich.edu
www.mth.cmich.edu