Program Overview
The Data Analytics at Athabasca University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Data Analytics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 1,710 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,510 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Data Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- For instructor and student-to-student interactions in computer conferences
- For email, both within and outside of the course structure
- For file transfer or file attachment of assignments and feedback between instructor and students and between students on joint projects
- For accessing electronic databases (for example, Athabasca University\x92s Library)
- For using Athabasca University\x92s Landing (a social network platform for students, instructors and staff)
- Object Structure and Programming
- Data Mining
- Introduction to Learning and Knowledge Analytics
- Enterprise Information Management
- Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques
- Computational Intelligence
- Business Intelligence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for admission to the program must:
- Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in computer science, information systems, or a related area, or
- Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and have significant professional-level experience with information and communication technologies, or
- Hold the Canada\xc2\x92s Association of I.T. Professionals Information Systems Professional (CIPS ISP) designation or equivalent.
If the potential applicant does not have a degree, but believes his or her education and experience is equivalent to an undergraduate degree, then it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide adequate documentation to support their request as part of the application process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,710 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,510 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,710 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,510 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English