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黑料社 SCS Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems is designed to equip learners who do not have a technical background with the fundamentals of complex systems. The program focuses on applying data analysis techniques to better understand different phenomena in fields such as financial technology, organizational management, or digital marketing.

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



Message From the Academic Program Coordinator

Are you a non-technical professional looking to harness the power of data to make informed decisions? Do you aspire to solve real-life problems using data, science, and computational tools? Would you like to understand the ever-increasing complexity of the systems we design, manage, and interact with, and use this knowledge to your advantage? If these questions resonate with you, the Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems is designed for you.

Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills essential in today's data-driven world. You will learn to understand models and simulations of complex systems, gather and analyze data, and visualize patterns and trends. This expertise will enable you to transform data into models and valuable insights, setting you apart from your peers.

We welcome professionals from all fields and areas of expertise, whether you are a marketing or HR specialist at a multinational company, a healthcare professional at a public hospital, or a manager at a small non-profit organization.

By joining our program, you will:

  • Engage with case studies: Analyze different scenarios and decisions from various industries, including finance, transportation, marketing, and telecommunications, and tailor them to your domain.
  • Attend live online classes: Learn from full-time faculty and expert lecturers with extensive industry experience.
  • Build your confidence: Participate in interactive exercises, in-class discussions, and carefully designed coursework to reinforce your skills.
  • Customize your learning experience: Choose from a variety of complementary courses to elevate your data analytics expertise.

Start using data to make better business decisions and develop your data analytics expertise with the Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems. I invite you to apply now to transform your career and make a lasting impact in your field.

Alejandro Guti茅rrez L贸pez, PhD., PMP, CPOA, CBDA
Academic Program Coordinator


Key Features
  • Improve your understanding of systems, organizations, processes, and situations by identifying, gathering, and processing data with the proper tools.
  • Learn how to gather data and apply computational tools to process, analyze, and represent data to gain actionable insights that open opportunities for new and improved processes.

Who Should Apply

This program is a good fit for you if you are:

  • In a non-technical role and seek to harness the power of data available in the context of your work.
  • An early and mid-career professional with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who strives to side-skill by complementing your existing expertise to become a "knowledge worker" in a specialized field such as financial technology, organizational management, or digital marketing

Learning Outcomes

This program will enable you to:

  • Model real-life systems, phenomena, and organizations, their elements, and interactions with mathematical concepts
  • Implement mathematical models of real-life systems, phenomena, and organizations clearly, efficiently, and modularly with open-source computational tools
  • Select mathematical and computational concepts to adequately represent a complex system to gain insight into its structure and function

Courses

Data Analysis for Complex Systems (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)

Offered by: Technology & Innovation 听听听
Program credit weight: 15

Program Description

The 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems is designed to equip learners who do not necessarily have a technical background with the fundamentals of complex systems. The program focusses on applying data analysis techniques to better understand different phenomena in fields such as financial technology, organizational management, or digital marketing. The program is offered online with synchronous course activities.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Required Courses (9 credits)

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Course Title Credits
CCCS 610Digital Thinking for Data Analysis.3

Digital Thinking for Data Analysis.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examination of programmable tools for data analysis. Application methods to implement fundamental algorithms making use of data structures.

CCCS 620Data Analysis and Modelling .3

Data Analysis and Modelling .

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Analysis of fundamental concepts and techniques for data analysis and modelling; basic mathematical and computational concepts needed for data analysis. Application of programmable tools to real-world examples.

CCCS 630Complex Systems.3

Complex Systems.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Tools and techniques for modelling and simulating diverse complex systems; network analysis with applications in social, biological, and infrastructure networks; and chaotic systems.

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

6 credits selected from:

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Course Title Credits
CCCS 670Information Visualization.3

Information Visualization.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

Examination of the application of computational and mathematical concepts, tools, and techniques to visualize quantitative multi-dimensional information. Qualitative information in static, animated, and interactive digital formats. Guidelines and best practices from cognitive psychology, UX, and graphic design, including dashboard tools and storytelling methods.

CCCS 680Scalable Data Analysis.3

Scalable Data Analysis.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Concepts, tools, and metrics related to scaling up data analysis to handle massive amounts of data. Examination of methods for enabling technologies and applications such as big data and cloud computing.

CCCS 690Applied Computational Research.3

Applied Computational Research.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Analysis of a real-world case study of choice. Examination of version-controlled repositories and project management tools for tracking the tasks. Identification, formulation, and application of data-driven projects in areas of interest.

Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the academic unit.


Admission Requirements

  1. Applicants must hold a bachelor鈥檚 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.
  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)
  3. Applicants must provide proof of听English Language proficiency.

Career Spotlight

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis for Complex Systems focuses on the core competencies required for learners from technical and non-technical backgrounds to side-skill and incorporate data analysis into their work.


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