Computer & Data Science

Whether you're looking to jump-start a new career path or gain skills to complement your current position, our computer and data science offerings provide you with an in-depth understanding of industry-based applications and techniques.

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Advanced Data Analytics Certificate Programs	Through a collaboration with Rice’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies offers two unique certificate programs in the field of advanced data analytics.
Amazon Web Services (AWS): Academy Cloud Foundations (ACF)	AWS Academy Cloud Foundations is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
Cybersecurity Boot Camp	The 24-week Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a challenging, part-time program that takes a multidisciplinary approach to attain proficiency in IT, networking, and modern information security, throughout the course of 24 intensive weeks.
Data Analytics Boot Camp	Rice University Data Analytics Boot Camp is a 24-week, part-time Data Analytics course covering Advanced Excel, Python, JavaScript (D3.js, Leaflet.js), HTML/CSS, API Interactions, Social Media Mining, SQL, Hadoop, Tableau, Advanced Statistics, Machine Learning, R, Git/GitHub, and more.
Decision Analytics	Learn the simple science of Excel-based decision analytics to use relevant concepts from statistics to develop quantitative models that provide great data.
Factory Analytics	Through the understanding of the physics of factory operations, learn to calculate performance measures, assess best- and worst-case performances of a production line, conduct internal benchmarking, evaluate the effects of machine failure, set-ups, and other disruptions on system performance, manage variability effectively, and design efficient and cost-effective processes.
FinTech Boot Camp	Rice University FinTech Boot Camp takes a multidisciplinary approach to finance, fundamental programming, data analysis, and modern tools in cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Inventory Management	Master your inventory with this fluid course on inventory optimization using Excel-based (statistical) tools.
Prescriptive Analytics	This class will teach you how to solve complex problems using Excel-based discrete optimization tools.
Supply Chain Analytics	Emphasis will be on a variety of fundamental supply chain applications such as transportation, capacity allocation, production planning, network flow, vehicle routing, aggregate planning, sales and operations planning, and network design.