Applied Econometrics and Data Science Foundations Using SAS Certificate

Valparaiso University has paused new admission to this certificate program beginning with the Fall 2026 term. For more programs, explore our full list of graduate certificates.

Why Economics at Valpo?

This 12-credit certificate in Econometrics & Data Science Foundations using SAS provides students with practical, hands-on experience in data manipulation, segmentation, econometric modeling and forecasting, and other data analysis techniques using SAS statistical software. Students are trained to perform complicated data analysis, critically evaluate business problems, and contribute to the development of business solutions.

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Admission

Applicants must meet all graduate admission requirements. Students who are not enrolled in a graduate program at Valparaiso University must apply as graduate non-degree seeking students. Students may transfer up to three credits from a different institution, subject to the graduate academic transfer policy. Transfer credit is reviewed and approved by the certificate advisor.

Required Courses

Required Courses		6 credits
ECON 525	Applied Econometrics	3 credits
ECON 573	Applied Data Science	3 credits

Elective Courses

Elective Courses		6 credits
ECON 695	Independent Study	1-3 credits
IT 533	Data Mining and Applications	3 credits
STAT 543	Time Series Analysis	3 credits
STAT 563	Introduction to SAS	3 credits
	Any other course approved by certificate advisor	3 credits