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.
Required Courses (6 credits)
ECON 525 Applied Econometrics - 3 Credits
ECON 573 Applied Data Science - 3 Credits
Elective Courses (6 credits)
ECON 543 Time Series Analysis - 3 Credits
ECON 563 Introduction to SAS - 3 Credits
ECON 695 Independent Study - 1-3 Credits
IT 533 Data Mining - 3 Credits
Any other course approved by certificate advisor - 3 Credits
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Valparaiso University,
1400 Chapel Drive,
VALPARAISO,
Indiana,
46383, United States
To qualify for an admission recommendation into a Graduate School program, all doctorate, master’s, and certificate applicants must: Graduate from an accredited college or university; Graduate with a 3.0 GPA (B-average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
English proficiency may be met with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE). 6.0 minimum IELTS with no more than two sub scores below 6.0; 75 minimum TOEFL internet-based score must come directly from ETS to be considered valid for admission; Certain programs require a higher IELTS or TOEFL score; 56 minimum PTE; Completion of a recognized English second language (ESL) program; GRE is not required for most programs.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.