Program Overview

Introduction to the Tableau Citizen Data Science Certificate Program

The University of South Florida's Muma College of Business, in association with Tableau, offers a Citizen Data Science Certificate Program. This program allows students who earn a degree from the college to graduate with an additional certification in Tableau, a leading business intelligence tool.

Program Description

Tableau is the fastest-growing data visualization tool in the world, known for its simplicity, versatility, and power. Employers are seeking hires who can use this tool to derive insights from data and solve business challenges. The Citizen Data Science Certificate Program is designed to meet this market need.

Program Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must:

• Make their dashboard interactive
• Submit at least three different YouTube URL projects from three different courses

This certification is not a requirement for graduation.

Specific Courses

The program requires students to complete exercises in several courses, which are embedded with Tableau's visualization platform. The courses have common characteristics, including:

• A related dataset that makes sense for the course
• Use of Tableau's visualization platform to analyze and come up with stories
• Production of a short video showcasing the exercise

The specific courses are listed below:

Core Courses

• ACG 2021: Principles of Financial Accounting
• CAI 3801: AI and Analytics

Finance

• FIN 4453: Financial Modeling and Analytics
• FIN 4443: Financial Policies and Strategies

Personal Financial Planning

• FIN 3144: Fundamental of Financial Planning
• FIN 4128: Financial Planning Capstone

Business Analytics & Information Systems

• ISM 3232: Business Application Development
• ISM 4212: Database Design and Administration

Management

• MAN 3301: Human Resource Management
• MAN 4737: Integrated Management Applications

Marketing

• MAR 3613: Marketing Research

Risk Management & Insurance

• RMI 4226: Risk Insurance Analytics

Any three courses from this list will count towards the Citizen Data Scientist Certificate. Students typically take these courses over a two-year period, gradually improving their skills in Tableau, storytelling, and understanding how data drives the future of functional roles in business.