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Postgraduate Diploma in Predictive Analytics The University of Winnipeg The University of Winnipeg, Canada

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CAD 19850

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Stay ahead of the competition with this cutting-edge applied program focused on harnessing big data for smart business decisions that optimize competitive and social benefits within an organization. Graduates of this program master a range of analytical models to become strategic leaders in any industry. +

Objectives & Outcomes:-
The use of large volumes of data to forecast and predict human behaviour, business, and socio-economic outcomes has accelerated rapidly in recent years. This program builds foundational skills in data science with a specialization on the use of predictive models to forecast outcomes. Students will learn to apply data science and predictive modelling to provide insights, predictions, and operationalize the use of data for competitive and social benefits within an organization.

Successful graduates of this program shall be able to:-

  • Design and implement data acquisition, management, and cleansing solutions to support data science applications;
  • Use effective visualizations to communicate patterns, trends, and other findings stemming from the analysis of data;
  • Use statistical techniques in the development of data science applications;
  • Describe legal, ethical, and societal considerations arising from the application of data science and predictive analytics;
  • Identify suitable applications and recommend the use of predictive analytical models in a business context;
  • Design the overall solution architecture required to support predictive modeling applications; and
  • Design, test, and implement predictive analytical models.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 58
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  Minimum Literacy - 125.0  Minimum Comprehension - 130.0  Minimum Conversation - 110.0  Minimum Production - 100.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree within last five years
    Must include courses in Python and SQL OR
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or related degree AND minimum 1 year of work experience within the last five years using Python and SQL. Additional work experience in Java and XML is preferred.
  • Advanced programming knowledge is strongly recommended.
  • In lieu of a degree/diploma; significant work experience involving analysis of data in an organizational or applied research context may be considered on an exceptional basis. Advanced programming knowledge is strongly recommended.
  • We recommend applicants demonstrate professional work experience in applied computer science, applied statistics, engineering, or a business role involving the use/analysis of data.

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19850

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

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Scholarships

There are a wide variety of ways to fund your education as an international student. Unless otherwise stated, all full-time and part-time students are eligible for Entrance and In-Course awards as long as they meet the published criteria.

 

New International Students

Automatic Entrance Awards
2023-24 International Special Entrance Scholarship Program

The University of Winnipeg offers International Special Entrance Scholarships to new international students entering studies at the UWinnipeg in the 2023-24 academic year following graduation from a high school outside of Canada. We will offer these scholarships automatically during the regular admissions application process; a separate scholarship application is not required. For more information, visit our Entrance Awards webpage.

Advanced Placement (AP) & International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Scholarships

The University of Winnipeg automatically selects incoming students for AP and IB scholarships once Admissions receives their final examination results and confirms their eligibility. For detailed information on the AP/IB Entrance Scholarships, visit our Entrance Awards webpage.

 

Application-Required Entrance Awards
President’s Scholarship for World Leaders

The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders is awarded to international students entering any of the University's divisions for the first-time:
Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, PACE or ELP.


Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be an international student.
  • Must be a student entering their first program at UW.
  • Must have the equivalent of a Canadian 80% grade average, based on Grade 12 academic courses used for admission. UWinnipeg International Credential Evaluators will complete grade conversions.
  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities.
  • Completed admission application to UW by the scholarship deadline.
    • The application for admission is complete only when the admissions office has received all application fees and supporting documentation.
  • Must be registered and maintain full-time course load.


How to apply

Complete an application for admission into The University of Winnipeg.

  • The admissions department will assign you a UWinnipeg Student number when you start an application for admission. Only applications with valid student ID number will be reviewed.

Complete the web application form.

  • Important! Incomplete admission packages will not be reviewed. Each applicant may only submit one application.
  • These are the required documents you must include with this application. Please make sure they are translated in English if in another language.
    • Personal Statement
    • Resumé / C.V.
    • Two Reference Letters


Values and Deadlines for 2024-25:

Division

Award Value

 

Awards Available

 

Term Start

 

Deadline
Undergraduate

$5,000

 

6

Spring/Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

CLOSED as of February 15, 2024

March 1, 2024

September 15, 2024

Graduate $5,000 3    
Fall 2024
Winter 2025

June 1, 2024

 

Collegiate $3,500 3

Fall 2024

 

June 1, 2024

 

Professional, Applied Continuing Education (PACE)

 

$3,500

 

3

Spring/Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

March 1, 2024

June 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

English Language Program (ELP)
*14-week full-time program only

$3,500

 

3

   
Spring/Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

CLOSED as of November 1, 2023

April 1, 2024

August 1, 2024

¹The President's Scholarship for World Leaders cannot be held in conjunction with the International Special Entrance Scholarship.

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