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 applied to 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.
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.
If you are concurrently enrolled in more than one Interdisciplinary Certificate program, please remember that a graduation application is required for each completed certificate. Your certificate should be listed in the graduation application drop-down menu.
If your certificate is not listed in the drop-down menu, you must fill out the Current Term Degree Candidacy Exception Request (AS-129E) form, and once completed the Registrar will assist you.
Still have questions?
Email garnet@sc.edu