Certificate in Applied Econometrics and Data Science Foundations Using SAS
This 12-credit certificate provides students with practical, hands-on experience in data manipulation, segmentation, econometric modeling and forecasting, and other data analysis techniques using SAS statistical software. Students are trained to perform complicated data analysis, critically evaluate business problems, and contribute to the development of business solutions.
ADMISSION
Applicants must meet all the requirements of the Graduate Studies (page 104). Students who are not enrolled in a graduate program at Valparaiso University must apply to the Graduate Studies as non-degree seeking students. Students may transfer up to three credits from a different institution, subject to the Graduate Studies transfer policy. Transfer credit is reviewed and approved by the certificate advisor.
Required Courses (6 credits) | ||
| ECON 525 | Applied Econometrics | 3 Cr. |
| ECON 573 | Applied Data Science | 3 Cr. |
Elective Courses (6 credits) | ||
| ECON 695 | Independent Study | 1-3 Cr. |
| IT 533 | Data Mining and Applications | 3 Cr. |
| STAT 543 | Time Series Analysis | 3 Cr. |
| STAT 563 | Introduction to SAS | 3 Cr. |
| Any other course approved by certificate advisor | 3 Cr. |