Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Technologies
UC Riverside Extension
Key Information
Campus location
Riverside, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
34 weeks
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 18,200
Application deadline
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Introduction
Use your researching skills and inquisitive nature to compile and interpret overwhelming data and numbers. First, create a layer of leadership to establish your potential to lead a team and take calculated risks. Then, understand how to find valuable nuggets of information while analyzing data from cloud-based and other technologies. Discover consumer patterns and simplify the research that leads to the next big business decision.
What You'll Learn
- The essentials of practical and contemporary management methods
- How to "mine" and predict patterns in data for problem-solving and other initiatives
- Cloud-based technologies and how they support Big Data
- How these skills and others are applied in an American business or how to promote yourself to another American business
Master's Pathways
Continue in a Master's Pathway to complete a Master's degree with an additional six months of study:
- MSc in Big Data Analytics at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland
^Additional fees apply.
Where to Stay
Recommended Housing
International Village (IV)
- Conveniently located next to the UCR Extension Center, restaurants, banks, and the main UCR campus
- Offers three types of living arrangements: studio, single, or double
- Open year-round
- For adult students (age 18 or older) only
Homestay
- Stay with an American family to practice English daily and learn about American life and customs
- Fully-furnished room; double-occupancy
- All meals and daily transportation (to/from school or school-related activities) included
- Minimum age 14
- No minimum stay
Experience California
Social & Cultural Activities
Make the most of yourCalifornia experience!
Riverside has a friendly community and a centralized location. Travel an hour in any direction to explore Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, and other famous destinations.
Fill your weekends with:
- Unforgettable places, events, and cultural immersion activities
- FREE social events to make professional connections
- Optional trips at a special student rate
Before You Apply
You will be asked to create an account and you will need to provide a valid email address, mailing address and other personal information.
Collect any required documents so that you are prepared to upload them.
Supporting Documents:
- Agency/embassy/partner university information. (Only required if you have one.)
- Copy of your passport photo page.
- Statement of Financial Support Form. (Only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
- Financial statement from the Bank, in English. (Only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
- If you are applying as an F-1 transfer student from another U.S. institution, you must submit copies of your current I-20 form, I-94 form, and F-1 visa. If you are accepted, your acceptance letter will provide further instructions on completing your transfer.
- If you are under 18 years old, have your parents complete the parental release form.
Note: Some programs require additional documentation.
“Enrich your life and transform your future by studying in the heart of Southern California. Employers all over the world recognize the University of California as the gold standard in academics. Experience YOUR California dream at sunny UCR - your place to shine.”
Dr. Jean-Bernard Adrey
Associate Dean, International Education, UCR Extension Professional Studies
Ideal Students
Who Can Attend
Prerequisites
- Students who hold Bachelor's degrees in computer science with programming and statistics coursework
Admissions
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English Language Requirements
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