Visualization & Story Telling Microcredential

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Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated Time to Complete
6 Credits
Stackable
$2,826
Estimated Tuition

What You'll Learn

Data storytelling is a transformative skill in the data-driven landscape of the 21st century. The anticipated 36 percent job growth for data scientists from 2021 to 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor) exceeds the average project growth for all occupations, underscoring the significance of data expertise. This microcredential provides you with essential skills in the area of data management, from collection and organization to interpretation. You will master the art of extracting valuable insights from data and using data storytelling techniques to craft evidence-based visualizations and narratives that drive informed decision-making and progress. Today's employees are increasingly called upon to harness the power of data storytelling for both internal and external strategic communication and to achieve company or organizational goals. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study at the graduate level and provides existing professionals across diverse sectors, including education, business, marketing, journalism, and philanthropy, with the specialized skills needed to keep pace and advance.

Course Requirements

  • DSA610 Databases and the Data Information Science Lifecycle
  • HEA730 Data Visualization and Storytelling

Skills Covered

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Categorical Data
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Storytelling
  • Factor Analysis
  • Logistic Regression
  • Written Communication
  • Data Storage
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Dataflow
  • Exploratory Data Analysis

This Microcredential is Stackable

Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Data Science & Analytics M.S.

Assessment in Higher Education Advanced Graduate Certificate

Contact Us

Kristin Fields
Director of Continuing Education
716-878-5226
fieldske@buffalostate.edu