Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health Graduate Certificate

Location(s): Olathe Online

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Data analytics in the animal health industry requires a specialized skill set, which combines the knowledge of animal science and data analytics, with skill in applying the data to impactful decision making. Students in the Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health Graduate Certificate will be able to:

Exhibit broad comprehension of animal health
Demonstrate in depth understanding of programming and data management tools
Apply appropriate mathematical methodologies to animal systems
Implement strategic use of data analytics for business applications, including animal health research and commercial insights

The courses for the certificate can be applied to other Master's programs such as the M.S. in Applied Biosciences or the M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science, after a student is accepted to the Master's program.

This certificate is housed in the School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies. Students interested in this program should contact Dr. Paige Adams (apadams@ksu.edu) or Dr. Douglas Shane (ddshane@ksu.edu).

After earning the graduate certificate, students may apply credits earned through the graduate certificate completion towards a Master of Applied Biosciences at Kansas State University.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field equivalent to that acquired by a graduate of Kansas State University, or evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program, and
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.

Course Requirements

Required Courses

AAI 860 - Introduction to Systems and Data in Animal Health Credits: 2
AAI 861 - Research Strategies to Drive Development of Animal Health Products Credits: 2
AAI 862 - Applied Analytics in Animal Health Credits: 3
AAI 863 - Special Topics: Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health Credits: 1

Electives Courses

Choose 7 credit hours from the following courses:

Animal Health-related:
AAI 795 - Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies Credits: .5-6 *
AAI 852 - Vaccinology Credits: 3
AAI 865 - Assessing Effectiveness of Animal Therapeutics and Vaccines Credits: 1
AAI 867 - Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain Credits: 2
DMP 710 - Introduction to One Health Credits: 2
DMP 754 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
* Can also be applied as a math-related elective
Math-related:
AAI 864 - Introduction to Computing for Animal Health Credits: 3
MATH 896 - Topics in Mathematics Credits: .5-18
MKTG 880 - Applied Marketing Analytics Credits: 3
STAT 703 - Introduction to Statistical Methods for the Sciences Credits: 3
STAT 705 - Regression and Analysis of Variance Credits: 3

Total Hours Required for Graduate Certificate: 15

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health curriculum is 15 credit hours, which is comparable to other graduate certificates at Kansas State University. Students in the program will be closely advised on the appropriate selection of elective courses, depending on the educational background and professional experience of the student. All of the AAI courses proposed for the certificate can be applied to the Applied Biosciences Master’s degree, after a student is accepted to the Master’s program, upon approval of the student’s supervisory committee. A separate Curriculog proposal will be submitted to formally add the courses to the Applied Biosciences Master’s degree. It is anticipated that the courses from the certificate will fulfill the STEM and/or Professional Skills requirements. All the courses in the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health can also be applied to the M. S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science.