FAQ

 

Why should I choose Purdue?
The curriculum is designed to provide management techniques in the various subject material, giving you the tools to operate at a higher level. 

 

How are the courses delivered?
As a Purdue graduate student you will be taking classes in an online environment. Instructors provide the material, lectures, tests and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Your lectures are not time restricted, meaning you don't need to be logged in to preview your course material at a specific time.

All of your course activities, assignments, and exams must be completed by their respective due dates. You will need to view course lectures regularly to keep current. 

 

How will I be graded?
Students are graded based on their performance in class. The courses we offer online will have various methods for grading depending on the specific requirements for a given class. Students can expect to experience any combination of homework, graded exam, final project, group work or graded reports. Purdue Grading Scale​

 

How many hours per week should I expect to dedicate to a course?
Plan to spend 3-5 hours per week of study time for each 3 credit-hour course. However, some courses won’t require as much of your time, and others may require more.

 

Are there any available scholarships for the Applied Data Analytics in Technology Graduate Certificate?
The Department of Computer and Information Technology does not offer any scholarships for the online graduate certificate. There are a number of financial assistance options to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program. These include Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, military programs, and loans from private lenders. Through myPurdue, you can monitor your financial aid funding and make sure the proper payments are made in a timely fashion.

 

Do you assist with job placement?
We work with the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) for any career related services.

 

What academic resources are available to online students?
The same academic resources are available to both the online and on-campus Purdue students.