Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate
Develop processes to manage, analyze, and interpret business data to make smart business decisions!
Earn a certificate before you graduate with your four-year degree! Certificates are the perfect opportunity to gain additional skills and earning potential beyond your major and minor.
Successfully completing 4 courses (12 credit hours) is generally all you need to do to earn a certificate - in addition to the following requirements:
- You must complete your certificate before or by the time you graduate.
- You must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
- Two of the four courses must be taken at the USC Columbia campus.
- All four courses must be earned with a grade of C or better.
Explore your certificate options!
Digital Studies Certificate
Produce and assess digital content using web/video design, social media, database management and more!
Project Leadership and Management Certificate
Discover methods, concepts, and tools to effectively manage projects and lead a team.
Strategic Thinking and Communications Certificate
Learn effective communication, professional writing, conflict resolution, strong public speaking, and strategic team building.
Enroll anytime!
Start by submitting the enrollment form
- Once your enrollment is processed, we'll add the certificate to your curriculum in Banner and notify your academic advisor.
- Complete 12 credit hours from the course list for the certificate you have chosen:
- Data Analytics and Visualization | course list
- Digital Studies | course list
- Project Leadership and Management | course list
- Strategic Thinking and Communications | course list
Once completed, your certificate will be recognized on your transcript, and you will
receive an official certificate with your diploma at graduation!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are thinking of enrolling or are currently enrolled for a certificate, you may find the following questions and answers helpful:
A certificate is a separate credential from your major and minor - and looks great on your resume! A certificate will give you additional skills to increase your chances of getting a higher starting salary in the career you want!
Yes, a course can be appliedto both the certificate and your major.
Yes, you can enroll in multiple certificates. You must complete all four courses before or by the time you graduate.
Yes. If the course is listed on each certificates' course lists it will count toward both certificates.
No. Your four courses must be a combination selected from the certificate's approved course list.
No. Certificates must be completed by the time you graduate, and they will be awarded to you at your graduation.
Yes. Courses you have previously taken may be applied toward the certificate.
Your major/minor/concentration will not change when you enroll for an interdisciplinary certificate. Your profile will show the addition of the certificate to your current information. We realize the wording may be confusing on the screen you are looking at – but rest assured your information has not changed and no action is required from you.
Still have questions?
Email Kelly DeShazo, Student Services Coordinator
- Lara Lomicka Anderson, Ph.D., Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Office of the Provost
- Angela Baum, Ph.D. (Committee Co-Chair), Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor, College of Education
- Claudia Benitez-Nelson, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for College Initiatives, Interdisciplinary Programs Distinguished Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
- Betsy Blake, Pharm.D., Director, Interprofessional Education Clinical, Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy
- Sonya Brown, Interim Assistant Dean for Curriculum
- Alexandria Carrico, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Music
- Ron Cox, Ph.D., Dean, Palmetto College
- Robin Dawson, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Accreditation, Professor, College of Nursing
- Shelley Dempsey, Ph.D. (Committe Co-Chair), Assistant Provost for Graduation and Retention, GARNET
- Karen Edwards, J.D., Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Senior Instructor, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
- Aaron Marterer, Ed.D., University Registrar
- Bridget Miller, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, Clinical Associate Professor, Arnold School of Public Health
- Melissa Moss, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing
- Claire Robinson, Ph.D., Assistant Dea, Undergraduate Advisement, University Advising Center
- Ben Roth, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Curriculum, Professor, College of Social Work
- Andrea Tanner, Assistant Dean for Honors College
- Kim Thompson, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor, College of Information and Communication
- Marc Van Essen, Interim Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs