Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate online
Learn to turn raw financial data into meaningful insights that drive evidence-based decisions across any industry. Gain in-demand technical and analytical expertise in just three semesters.
Program Overview
Gain sought-after quantitative knowledge with the online Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate program
Master the statistical concepts needed for high-impact roles with the Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate from William Paterson University. In this three-course, 100 percent online program, you will study data analysis, probability, sampling, inference, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, forecasting, and decision theory. You will also engage in hands-on practice with R and Python, two widely recognized programming languages. Choose an elective examining ethical issues around manipulation or interpreting financial market behavior using advanced quantitative tools.
All courses can be applied toward earning a full WP degree or additional certificate. With 94.5% of our business alumni employed, continuing their education, or pursuing meaningful career opportunities,* this online certificate is a powerful credential to help you compete in today’s data-driven landscape.
*Based on data from 873 graduates (50% knowledge rate). Source: William Paterson University First Destination Survey, Class of 2024.
In this program, you will learn how to:
- Clean, organize, and wrangle data using software such as R and Python
- Apply economic and statistical models to uncover meaningful insights buried in financial and economic data
- Present findings clearly in both visual and verbal formats
- Identify ethical issues around data privacy, manipulation, and misrepresentation, and communicate the limitations of data to prevent misuse of analytical results
- Clean, organize, and wrangle data using software such as R and Python
- Apply economic and statistical models to uncover meaningful insights buried in financial and economic data
- Present findings clearly in both visual and verbal formats
- Identify ethical issues around data privacy, manipulation, and misrepresentation, and communicate the limitations of data to prevent misuse of analytical results
Career opportunities:
- Financial Manager
- Financial & Investment Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Manager
- Financial & Investment Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Portfolio Manager
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Tuition
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Certificate online programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate | $381 | $1,143 | $3,429 |
Tuition breakdown
Calendar
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William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/2/26 | 10/11/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/23/26 | 10/28/26 | 12/20/26 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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We offer a streamlined admission process for the Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate online program to help you get started right away. Please read the admission requirements, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
- Online application
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- No GPA threshold
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this certificate online program:
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
- Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
- Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
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For the Data Skills for the New Economy Undergraduate Certificate online program, you must complete three courses, including one elective.
*Students without pre-requisite foundation courses may require additional credits.
