{"id":2453,"date":"2021-03-30T14:32:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi-new\/?page_id=2453"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:42:38","slug":"ag-data-science-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ag Data Science Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-reynolds-400-background-color with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">CAREER OPPORTUNITIES<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our graduate certificate will prepare you for high-demand careers in ag data science. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn About Career <span class=nowrap>Opportunities&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture, food and the life sciences have seen an explosion in data collection. Professionals in industry, agribusiness, government and academia need advanced training on how to properly collect, manage and analyze the data to help inform decisions and improve outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The graduate certificate in Agriculture Data Science is an<strong> interdisciplinary graduate certificate program<\/strong> that applies the power of data science to<strong> issues and opportunities in agriculture, food and the life sciences<\/strong>. Housed in NC&#160;State&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS)<\/a>, this certificate program brings together faculty and coursework across 15 departments in CALS, as well as the Colleges of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engr.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engineering (COE)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sciences (COS)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Resources (CNR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-two-column\"><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<a href=\"#what-you-can-expect\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#what-you-can-expect\"><span class=\"text\">What You Can Expect<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#requirements-and-tracks\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#requirements-and-tracks\"><span class=\"text\">Requirements and Tracks<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\"><span class=\"text\">Career Opportunities<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#how-to-apply\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#how-to-apply\"><span class=\"text\">How to Apply<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#alumni\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#alumni\"><span class=\"text\">Certificate Alumni <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#faq\"><span class=\"text\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Bridging the Big Data Divide<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">The new and innovative Ag Data Science Certificate course is training students to meet the high demand for data science expertise in agriculture. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/bridging-the-big-data-divide\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/bridging-the-big-data-divide\/\"><span class=\"text\">Read More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/AgDataCert-.jpg\" alt=\"Group watches launch of a jet-shaped drone\" class=\"wp-image-2707\" title=\"AgDataCert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/AgDataCert-.jpg 1500w, 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ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/department-graduates-first-to-complete-the-agricultural-data-science-certificate\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/department-graduates-first-to-complete-the-agricultural-data-science-certificate\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-6535\" \n            alt=\"Hands holding a mobile device \" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system.jpeg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system.jpeg 2400w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Technology_Drone-guidance-system-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">BAE Department Graduates First to Complete the Agricultural Data Science Certificate<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Biological and Agricultural Engineering Ph.D. graduate Tasmin Hossain, M.S. graduate Shelly Hunt and Ph.D. candidate Mariella Carbajal-Carrasco are the first students to complete the new Agricultural Data Science\u00a0Certificate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/new-ph-d-student-brings-math-and-clinical-data-science-backgrounds-to-agriculture\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/new-ph-d-student-brings-math-and-clinical-data-science-backgrounds-to-agriculture\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-5441\" \n            alt=\"Shana McDowell Headshot\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/07\/McDowell-1.png\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/07\/McDowell-1.png 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/07\/McDowell-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/07\/McDowell-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/07\/McDowell-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Exploring New Avenues<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Shana McDowell was using data science to fight COVID-19 and HIV. Now she\u2019s fighting hunger and food waste as a Ph.D. student enrolled in the Ag Data Science certificate\u00a0program.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/an-uncommon-thread\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/an-uncommon-thread\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-4960\" \n            alt=\"Shelly Hunt standing in a field\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Shelly-Hunt.png\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Shelly-Hunt.png 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Shelly-Hunt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Shelly-Hunt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/Shelly-Hunt-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">An Uncommon Thread<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Hunt recently enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program. So far, it\u2019s proving to be the perfect complement to her studies, her field research, and her career\u00a0goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-can-expect\">What You Can Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will <strong>learn data collection, management and analysis methods<\/strong> and how to apply them to practical agriculture, food and life science questions. Our students also have the opportunity to <strong>develop additional skills in data mining and artificial intelligence<\/strong> using real-world environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through data mining and predictive modeling, you will <strong>learn how to look for useful patterns in large data sets that will help you understand the past and better predict the future<\/strong>. In artificial intelligence and the related processes of machine learning and deep learning, you will <strong>create machines and algorithms that not only analyze and understand data but also take the next logical steps dictated by the data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But most importantly, you will have the flexibility to <strong>put your training to work in meeting your educational or career goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-certificate\/#how-to-apply\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-certificate\/#how-to-apply\"><span class=\"text\">Apply Now<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-blue-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">$1.4 billion<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">The estimated value of the global agriculture analytics market by 2025, up $800 million in 2020.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/#a-growing-market\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/#a-growing-market\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requirements-and-tracks\">Admission Requirements and Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A minimum of <strong>twelve credits must be completed<\/strong>; six credits from foundation courses and six from one of two tracks depending on your interests and background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1-1024x553.png\" alt=\"Students take two fundamental courses plus electives in a track based on their background\" class=\"wp-image-23413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1-1536x829.png 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/Ag-Data-Science-Certificate-graphic-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses &amp; Electives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ST 525<\/strong> Statistical Methods and Computing for Data Science<br>Instructor of Record: <a href=\"https:\/\/statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu\/people\/prsavari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Paul Savariappan<\/a>. Offered in Fall. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> ST 305, or ST 312, or ST 372, or ST 511<br>*<em>ST 512 is accepted in place of ST 525 to be counted towards the certificate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 542<\/strong> SAS Advanced Analytics to Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences Data<br>Instructor of Record: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/people\/dsjones5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Dani Jones<\/a>. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> ST 525<br>**<em>BAE 542 will be taught as BAE 590 section 005 in Fall 2024.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elective Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\" id=\"trackA\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-8\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-8\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-8\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Track A: Data Science Fundamentals<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-8\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-8\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students who have completed a B.S. degree in agriculture, food or life science, and need training in managing and using data in their fields will be interested in Track A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please contact instructors for updated information on each course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 555 R<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Coding for Data Management and Analysis<br>Instructor of Record: Natalie Nelson. Offered in Fall. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;Introductory statistics (ST 370 or ST 515)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 565<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Environmental and Agricultural Data Analytics and Modeling<br>Instructor of Record: Natalie Nelson. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;Introductory statistics (e.g. ST 515) and experience coding in R (e.g. BAE 555)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 440<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Database Management Systems<br>Instructor of Record: Kemafor Ogan. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316 or ECE 309<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC\/ST 442<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Introduction to Data Science<br>Instructor of Record: Rada Chirkova. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;[MA 305 or MA 405] and [ST 305 or ST 312 or ST 370 or ST 372 or ST 380] and [CSC 111 or CSC 112 or CSC 113 or CSC 114 or CSC 116 or ST 114 or ST 445]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 505<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Design and Analysis of Algorithms<br>Instructor of Record: Steffen Heber or Matthias Stallmann. Offered in Fall, Spring and Summer. Online delivery available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316 and CSC 226<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 520&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence I<br>Instructor of Record: Bita Akram, Collin Lynch. Offered in Fall and Spring. Online delivery available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316 and either CSC 226, LOG 201, LOG 335 or background in symbolic logic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 522<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Automated Learning and Data Analysis<br>Instructor of Record: Thomas Price or Min Chi. Offered in Fall and Spring. Online delivery available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 226 or LOG 201, ST 370, MA 305<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 530<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Computational Methods for Molecular Biology<br>Instructor of Record: Steffen Heber. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316<br><strong>Corequisite<\/strong>: CSC 505<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 540<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Database Management Concepts and Systems<br>Instructor of Record: Rada Chirkova or Kemafor Ogan. Offered in Fall and Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CSC 541<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Advanced Data Structures<br>Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CSC 316<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECE\/PB 588<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Systems Biology Modeling of Plant Regulation<br>Instructor of Record: Cranos Williams and Ross Sozzani. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECE 542<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Neural Networks<br>Instructor of Record: Edgar Lobaton. Offered in Fall and Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;GIS 510, GIS\/MEA 582 or permission of instructor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GIS 532<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Geospatial Data Science and Analysis<br>Instructor of Record: Vaishnavi Thakar. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;GIS 510<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GIS\/MEA 584<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Mapping and Analysis Using UAS<br>Instructor of Record: Helena Mitasova. Offered in Summer. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;Programming experience (an object-oriented language such as Python), linear algebra (MA 405 or equivalent), and probability (ECE 514, equivalent or instructor permission)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ST 563<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Introduction to Statistical Learning<br>Instructor of Record: Arnab Maity, Emily Griffith, or Rui Song. Offered in Fall, Spring and Summer.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 512, ST 514, ST 515 or ST 517<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\" id=\"trackB\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Track B: <strong>Data Science Applications in Agriculture, Food, Life Science and Agricultural Economics<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students who have completed a B.S. degree in computer science, statistics or traditional engineering, and need training in how to apply data science techniques to agriculture, food and life science issues will be interested in Track B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please contact instructors for updated information on each course and requirements<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AEE 777<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Qualitative Research Methods in the Agricultural &amp; Life Sciences<br>Offered in Spring of alternate odd years.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AEC 510<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Machine Learning in Biological Sciences<br>Instructor of Record: Benjamin Reading. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<br><em>*AEC 592: Special Topics in Applied Ecology section 004 Machine Learning Capstone can be taken in concurrent with AEC 510 to fulfill 3 credits for this course.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ANS\/CS\/FOR 726<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Genetics and Breeding<br>Instructor of Record: Fikret Isik and Christian Maltecca. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 511<br><strong>Corequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 512<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 535&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Precision Agriculture Technology<br>Instructor of Record: Gary Roberson. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 536<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 GIS Applications in Precision Agriculture<br>Instructor of Record: Gary Roberson. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;GIS 410, GIS 510, BAE 435 or BAE 535<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BAE 565<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Environmental and Agricultural Data Analytics and Modeling<br>Instructor of Record: Natalie Nelson. Offered in Spring. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;Introductory statistics (e.g. ST 515) and experience coding in R (e.g. BAE 555)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CS 714<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Crop Physiology: Plant Response to Environment<br>Instructor of Record: Randy Wells. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;[PB 321 or PB 421] and [CH 223 or CH 227]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CS\/HS\/GN 745<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding<br>Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;CS\/GN\/HS 541, ST 712, course in quantitative genetics recommended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CS 755<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Research Methods and Analysis for Plant Sciences<br>Instructor of Record: Grady Miller. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 511<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG\/ST 561<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Econometrics I<br>Instructor of Record: Xiaoyong Zheng. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG 562<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Econometrics II<br>Instructor of Record: Ilze Kalnina. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECG 561<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG 563<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Microeconometrics<br>Instructor of Record: Roger Von Haefen and Harrison Fell. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG 590<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Big Data Econometrics<br>Instructor of Record: Zheng Li. Offered in Fall. Online delivery is available.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG\/ST 750<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Introduction to Econometric Methods<br>Instructor of Record: Dennis Pelletier. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 421<br><strong>Corequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 422<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG\/ST 751&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Econometric Methods<br>Instructor of Record: Dennis Pelletier. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 421, ST 422<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG\/ST 752<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Time Series Econometrics<br>Instructor of Record: Ilze Kalnina. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECG\/ST 751<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG\/ST 753<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Microeconometrics<br>Instructor of Record: Zheng Li. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECG 751<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG 766<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Computational Methods in Economics and Finance<br>Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;[MA 305 or MA 405] and MA 341 and EC 301 and EC 302 and [CSC 112 or 114] or equivalents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECG 739<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Empirical Methods for Development Economics and Applied Microeconomics<br>Instructor of Record: Raymond Guiteras. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECG 751 and ECG 753<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENT\/GES 506<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Principles of Genetic Pest Management<br>Instructor of Record: Maxwell Scott, Marce Lorenzen and Fred Gould. Offered in Fall of even years.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GN 550<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Conservation Genetics<br>Instructor of Record: Martha Burford. Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GN 713&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Quantitative Genetics and Breeding<br>Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GN\/HS\/ST 757<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Quantitative Genetics Theory and Methods<br>Instructor of Record: Zhaobang Zeng. Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;ST 511<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PP\/MB 715<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Applied Evolutionary Analysis of Population Genetic Data<br>Offered in Fall.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;None listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SSC 540<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Soil Science and Agriculture<br>Offered in Spring.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;SSC 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SSC 545<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Remote Sensing Applications in Soil Science and Agriculture<br>Offered in Spring of even years.<br><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong>&nbsp;SSC 200, PY 212<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-indigo-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">12 million<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">The predicted number of agricultural sensors to be installed around the world by 2023.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/ag-data-science-opportunities\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/tuition-and-fees\/graduate-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pricing<\/a> follows NC&#160;State&#8217;s normal graduate course structure. Current students might be able to fold most of the certificate courses into their existing graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are not a current NC&#160;State graduate student<\/strong>, complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate School application<\/a> to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students currently enrolled in a graduate program at NC&#160;State <\/strong>may apply by completing the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/faculty-and-staff\/forms\/graduate-school-forms\/\">Graduate Certificate Interest Form<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Admit Term&#8221; refers to the certificate admission semester <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Expected Graduation Term&#8221; refers to the semester the primary degree will be completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>11ADSCTG Agriculture Data Science &#8211; CTG<\/strong> under &#8220;Academic Plan&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>No subplan is needed if you do not wish to choose a Distance Education subplan<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Send the completed form to Dr. Dani Jones (<a href=\"mailto:dsjones5@ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dsjones5@ncsu.edu<\/a>) with your Track intention (A or B) and an updated CV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>specific questions<\/strong> about the Ag Data Science Certificate, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/g7xXoyTVcynEL3bj8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Interest Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#faq\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#faq\"><span class=\"text\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-aqua-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">More than 93%<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">of agriculture and life science companies said they expect at least one or more future positions will either require or benefit from ag data science management training.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/bridging-the-big-data-divide\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/bridging-the-big-data-divide\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alumni\">Certificate Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/StudentsDataScienceProgram.jpg\" alt=\"Ag Data Science Graduate Certificate (12 credit hours): 19 students enrolled, 19 graduates\" class=\"wp-image-78713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/StudentsDataScienceProgram.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/04\/StudentsDataScienceProgram-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong><strong><strong>Md Mahfuz Islam<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-56258\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/Md-Mahfuz-Islam-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Md-Mahfuz-Islam headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/Md-Mahfuz-Islam-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/Md-Mahfuz-Islam.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong><strong><strong>M.S. Student, Soil Sciences<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">&#8220;Completing the CALS Ag Data Science Certificate was a pivotal milestone in my academic journey. Looking back just three years, I vividly remember having no experience with agricultural data modeling. The comprehensive data analytics knowledge and skills I gained, particularly in statistical analysis, geospatial data analysis, agricultural data modeling (processed- based and machine learning), and GIS for soil science, have not only deepened my grasp of agricultural data science but have also opened up exciting opportunities in my professional career. Presently, I am actively applying this newfound data analytics knowledge to my Ph.D. dissertation and manuscripts. This certificate will continue to be a guiding light in my path to success.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong><strong>Nick Garrity<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-56257\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NicholasGarrity_2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Garrity headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NicholasGarrity_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NicholasGarrity_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/01\/NicholasGarrity_2.jpg 462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong><strong>M.S. Student, Crop Sciences<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">&#8220;NCSU&#8217;s Ag Data Science Certificate program has been a transformative experience for me. It not only deepened my understanding of statistical modeling but also empowered me with the ability to harness the power of programming and data visualization in R and SAS. These skills are essential as the world pivots towards data-driven decision making, and I am confident that this program has paved the way for my future career success.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong>Mariella Carbajal Carrasco<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-6448\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/11\/MariellaCarbajal_headshot-edited-150x150.png\" alt=\"mariella carabajal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/11\/MariellaCarbajal_headshot-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/11\/MariellaCarbajal_headshot-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/11\/MariellaCarbajal_headshot-edited.png 677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong>4th year Ph.D., B<\/strong>iological and Agricultural Engineering<\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">&#8220;The Ag Data Science Certificate allowed me to boost the skills gained during my Ph.D. degree program and my career by having hands-on real big data, machine learning approaches and data visualization. One of the most rewarding experiences during the certificate was participating in the SAS Hackathon 2022, where we were finalists. I chose this certificate because it fit my interests and I am confident it will have a positive impact on my professional career by helping me create decision-support tools for optimizing management practices and productivity for the benefit of local food systems and the environment. The Ag Data Science certificate is valuable for professionals with some or no experience in data science as it includes coursework for all levels across various academic departments.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong>Shelly Hunt<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-6531\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot-150x150.png\" alt=\"Shelly Hunt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/ShellyHunt_Headshot.png 1515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong>Senior Associate Business Development Specialist, AgTech and Consumer Goods Division at SAS Inc.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">\u201cBecause of the certificate, I have honed very specific skills which allow me to understand the complex worlds of both agriculture and data science. I am not an expert in either field, but I am a translator who can speak both languages and play a critical role in interdisciplinary projects. I help bridge the gap between agronomists and data engineers to further drive innovations in both fields. Now that I have graduated, I use the skills I gained from the Agricultural Data Science certificate every day in my role with the AgTech division of SAS Institute.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong><strong>Tasmin Hossain<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-6532\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmin Hossain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/TasminHossain_HeadshotSquare.jpg 1621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong>Systems Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate, Operations Research and Analysis Team at Idaho National Lab<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">\u201cThe Ag Data Science Certificate is a great tool to understand how to utilize agricultural datasets in real world problem solving. The offered courses include some of the most promising aspects of agriculture and data science such as statistical analysis, agricultural data analysis and modeling, machine learning algorithms, and GIS for precision agriculture. I truly believe that the certificate is a valuable addition towards my professional development as it has helped me hone my analytical and modeling skills.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\">Enrique Pena<\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-17272\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.40.52-AM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Enrique Pena\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.40.52-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.40.52-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.40.52-AM.png 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong>Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">\u201cThe Ag Data Science Certificate provided me with the essential skills required to approach modern agricultural challenges through a data science lens. The coursework was unique to other classes because we used authentic data from real farms to address ongoing agricultural issues. The introduction to SAS Viya stands out as a significant gain in my training. We also got to participate in a SAS Hackathon which was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this certificate to individuals passionate about agriculture, regardless of their level of computational expertise, who wish to enhance or establish their data science skills in an increasingly digital farming world.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-testimonial ncst-testimonial has-orange-400-text-color\"><div class=\"testimonial-container\"><p class=\"testimonial__content\"><strong>Shana McDowell<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"testimonial__attribution-container has-image\"><figure class=\"testimonial__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-17273\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.41.05-AM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Shana McDowell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.41.05-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.41.05-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-23-at-9.41.05-AM.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"attribution-title-name-container\"><p class=\"attribution-name\"><strong><strong>Ph.D. Student, Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"attribution-title\">\u201cCultivating a successful career as a data scientist requires tilling the fields of knowledge with precision and expertise. The Agricultural Data Science Certificate acts as a fertile ground, nurturing the seeds of skills and insights that sprout into tremendous professional growth. Just as a bountiful harvest empowers farmers, this certification equips data scientists with specialized tools to harness the transformative potential of agricultural data. From plowing through complex datasets to sowing innovative solutions, it cultivates a profound understanding of the agricultural domain, enabling data scientists to reap rich rewards. With the Agricultural Data Science Certificate in hand, you become the architect of sustainable progress, revolutionizing the agricultural landscape while nurturing a flourishing career as a data scientist.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/department-graduates-first-to-complete-the-agricultural-data-science-certificate\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/www.bae.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/department-graduates-first-to-complete-the-agricultural-data-science-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more about their experiences<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-7\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-7\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Am I eligible to apply?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-7\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The certificate program is designed to bring together post-baccalaureate and graduate students with two general backgrounds: those with degrees in the agriculture, food or life sciences who want to use and manage data collected from the field; and those with degrees in computer science, math or statistics who want to apply their data science skills to agriculture or agriculture-related issues. If any of these backgrounds fit yours, this certificate is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">How many credit hours are required for the program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The program&#8217;s requisite is that students take 12 credit courses towards the Certificate. Six of these credits are the two fundamental courses of 3 hours each: <strong>ST 525 <\/strong>Statistical Methods and Computing for Data Science and <strong>BAE 542<\/strong> Advanced Analytics to Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences Data. The additional required six credits are selected based on your academic background and interest. <a href=\"#trackA\">Track A electives<\/a> are for students with backgrounds in agriculture, food or life science and who want training to manage and use big data electives in their fields, and <a href=\"#trackB\">Track B electives<\/a> are for students with backgrounds in computer science, statistics or in engineering other than biological, agricultural or biosystems engineering and who want additional training to apply data science to agriculture, food and life science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">How long is the program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The program\u2019s length depends on how many courses you are able to take per semester. Several professionals pursuing the certificate would take one course per semester. If these courses are all 3 credit hours each, the program would take about 2 years to complete. But, the certificate can also be finished in one year if a student takes two courses per semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Are students accepted on a rolling basis?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Students are accepted on a rolling basis but classes start in alignment with the academic semesters. See the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/calendars\/academic\/\">NC&#160;State University academic calendar<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current or future NC&#160;State graduate students can fill out the<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/faculty-and-staff\/forms\/graduate-school-forms\/\"> <strong>Graduate Certificate Form<\/strong><\/a> and send it and your track intention (A or B), major and an updated CV to Daniela Jones (<a href=\"mailto:dsjones5@ncsu.edu\">dsjones5@ncsu.edu<\/a>). Those who wish to enroll just for the certificate should complete this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\">online application<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What is the cost of the certificate?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/tuition-and-fees\/graduate-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pricing<\/a> follows NC&#160;State\u2019s normal graduate course structure. Current NC&#160;State students might be able to fold most of the certificate courses into their existing graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Are there financial options for the certificate program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>There are no current financial options specific to the Graduate Ag Data Science program. But, I invite you to look through the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/financial-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial support options<\/a> listed by the Graduate School in case any of those apply to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Is TOEFL required for international certificate students?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>International certificate students do have to take the TOEFL, unless they completed higher ed in a country where English is the language of instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/students\/rules-and-regulations\/handbook\/english-as-official-language\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/students\/rules-and-regulations\/handbook\/english-as-official-language\/\"><span class=\"text\">LEARN MORE<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certificate Overview Agriculture, food and the life sciences have seen an explosion in data collection. 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