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According to Statistics Canada, management sciences and quantitative methods graduates are among the top earners in the workplace. Clearly, graduates with quantitative skills and technical expertise gain a competitive advantage in the workforce.
Find out more about data analytics.
The graduate diploma in data analytics will equip students with the tools to analyze data in order to increase organisations’ efficiency and profitability. The diploma’s academic and institutional objectives are twofold:
Students will learn to use data analytics to benefit organisations at all stages in their lifecycle, including:
The structure and length of the GDDA are the same as the MMSc program. All MMSc students should complete eight courses to receive the degree and the expected duration of the degree is one year (three terms). Upon entering the MMSc program, students can decide to pursue the GDDA by taking specific courses. All MMSc students should take four core required courses:
Students who wish to obtain the GDDA should take four additional courses, three required and one elective courses:
The graduate diploma in data analytics does not have its own admission requirements, as it is not a stand-alone program. Interested students must apply to the Master of Management Sciences (MMSc) program and be admitted according to posted admission requirements. Upon entering the MMSc program, students can pursue the diploma specific courses.
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University of Waterloo
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567
Staff and Faculty Directory
Contact the Department of Management Sciences
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