Rutgers Online Data Science Bootcamp

Data Science Certificate of Completion

Learn Data Science in 24 Weeks

Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp is rigorous, fast-paced, and focused on the practical, technical skills needed to solve data problems. Throughout the course, you will gain proficiency in numerous marketable technologies, including Excel, Python, JavaScript, SQL Databases, Tableau, and more.

The data science bootcamp puts the student experience first. With a convenient online format, this program is designed to accommodate your life whether you’re a student still working towards a degree, an employed professional, or busy with other personal obligations. You will leave with an impressive professional portfolio and the confidence to succeed in today’s data-driven economy.

During and after the program you will benefit from:

> Market-Driven Curriculum
Develop concrete, in-demand skills to complete the program ready to apply your knowledge in the professional world, including Excel, fundamental statistics, Python, API interactions, PostgreSQL/pgAdmin, Tableau, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS, machine learning, Git/GitHub, and more.*

> Hands-On Experience
Complete projects using real data sets from the worlds of finance, healthcare, government, social welfare, and more—allowing you to build a strong portfolio with a professional demonstration of mastery.

> Professional Development
Benefit from a wide range of career services including portfolio reviews, interview training, resume and social media profile support, and soft skills training.

> University Credential
Receive a Certificate of Completion from Rutgers University upon successfully completing the bootcamp.

> Lifelong Network
Tap into a growing alumni network and continue to develop your skills and connections with access to networking events, virtual tech panels, and more.

Over the course of 24 weeks, you’ll attend informative lectures, participate in a variety of individual and team exercises, and work independently inside and outside of the virtual classroom. Homework assignments provide an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in class and build on it. Regardless of your professional experience coming into the program, you’ll graduate having worked on real-world projects to showcase your skills.

Become a Data Science Professional

Is the data science bootcamp right for me?

 Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp is for the creative, curious, and ambitious—not to mention the hard working. Do you want to be part of the data analytics revolution? If yes, or if any of the following describe you, we think our bootcamp could be the career move you’re looking for:

• You’re currently a data professional and want to advance your career by training for new data science skills.
• You’re a manager or professional in a business where data is crucial to the bottom line.
• You’re interested in visualizing social, consumer, or popular trends.
• You want to enter a new field like healthcare, government, or media—and are looking for a way to jump in.
• You are a full-time student, hungry to learn more and expand your skill set.

Data Science Skills

What skills will I gain through the curriculum?

Through immersive instruction, you’ll gain data science and analytics skills including Python, JavaScript, SQL Databases, Excel, Tableau, machine learning, and more. Working individually and in teams, you’ll apply your new data skills toward building an impressive professional portfolio and the confidence you need to succeed in today’s data-driven economy. The data science curriculum will cover the fundamentals for data science and visualization, including:

*The material covered is subject to change. Our academic team adjusts to the market demand.

Real-World Data Projects

Your future employers care about what you can do, not what you say you can do. For that reason, our curriculum teaches you how to put what you’ve learned into action. We cover real-world data projects, including: 

• Visualizing the relationship between various socioeconomic factors and access to financial services
• Mapping the relative magnitude of earthquakes worldwide in real-time.  
• Scraping your favorite social media website for otherwise inaccessible data, then converting that data straight from raw HTML into a queryable and storable form
• Developing a binary classifier neural network model to predict whether select non-profits will be a successful investment for funders

The bootcamp culminates in a final project, where you’ll work with a small team to demonstrate what you have learned by applying your new skills to a creative project of your choosing.

Dedicated Student Support

Learning the skills for data analytics and visualization takes hard work, and we have a team of professionals available to get you the help you need, when you need it. Throughout your bootcamp journey, you will benefit from the support of:

Data Science Jobs in New Jersey

Jobs you’ll be ready for

Students who complete the data science bootcamp will be prepared for many different roles in the field of data. Even better, students coming into Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp with a professional background in computer science and computer engineering will also be prepared for roles such as:

In this bootcamp, you’ll work with real projects that emulate the actual job, challenges, and routine problems you’ll encounter in the professional world.

While salaries can vary depending on a number of factors including professional experience, educational background, company size, and knowledge of in-demand skills, on average, data scientists earn $100,560 annually. That said, wages can also vary across geographical areas; the mean wage for New Jersey, for example, is $115,480 — significantly higher than the national rate.

Rutgers Data Science Bootcamp can help prepare you for an entry-level data scientist role, which is expected to have lower starting salaries than the national average for data scientists (which considers data scientists at all levels). Once you break into the field, you’ll be able to gain experience and build connections that can help you continue to grow your career.

Career Services

To help you become competitive in the job market, our data science bootcamp provides you access to a dedicated Career Director and a Career Material Advisor, in addition to your Student Success Manager, instructional team, and peer network. The student and career services teams offers benefits that include:

• Portfolio Reviews
• Technical Interview Training
• Resume and Social Media Profile Support
• One-on-One Career Coaching
• Soft Skills Training
• And much more

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply to the Data Science Bootcamp

1. Submit Form. Fill out the contact form and select the program you’re interested in to request more information.

2. Interview and Application. A member of the admissions team will connect with you to discuss program details and answer any questions you may have. Then, you will fill out a short application.

3. Assessment. Complete a basic multiple-choice critical thinking and problem-solving assessment. No prior industry knowledge is required.

4. Enrollment. Once you are accepted into the data science bootcamp, you will determine which financial option is right for you. Secure your seat by signing your enrollment agreement and paying your deposit.

Data Science Bootcamp Schedule

Part-Time Online Data Analytics Program

• 24-week online program
• Study part-time while maintaining your existing professional, educational or personal obligations
• Learn through a blend of scheduled instructor-led online classes three days per week and engaging projects to work through on your own schedule
• Dedicate 9 hours of scheduled in-class time per week and a minimum of 20+ hours outside of class on self-paced learning and hands-on projects