International Education Data Analysis, AC
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to analyze and interpret international education data is essential for driving meaningful change. Gain the skills to navigate complex datasets, uncover trends and make data-driven decisions that impact educational policies and practices worldwide.
Understand Education Across Different Countries
Enhance your research proficiency and address global educational challenges effectively. Gain insights into global educational issues and apply research methods across national boundaries. This certificate is also designed to respond to the growing demand for skilled professionals trained in mixed methods research.
The Value of an Advanced Certificate
In today’s dynamic professional environment, continuous self-improvement is essential for career success. Advancements, competition and evolving landscapes require professionals to maintain current, industry-relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies. Advanced certificates can complement completed degrees or serve as standalone credentials. Regardless of your chosen path, an advanced certificate offers additional knowledge and opportunities to refine professional skills, facilitating career advancement. They offer a flexible, accessible and cost-effective educational route to pursue career goals and remain competitive.
Points of Distinction
You'll develop a comprehensive skill set in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with specialization options. Your expertise will help make informed decisions to enhance learning experiences and policy development across diverse educational systems.
Students collaborate with experienced faculty and peers, enriching your academic journey with diverse perspectives. You'll be prepared to lead and innovate in the dynamic field of international education.
Designed for educators, policymakers and data enthusiasts, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the latest methodologies in data analysis and its application in global educational contexts.
Program Summary
| Academic credential granted | Advanced Certificate (AC) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 13 |
| Time to completion | 2 to 4 semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus |
| Application deadline | Priority Deadlines Fall: April 1, then rolling until Aug. 10 Spring: Nov. 1, then rolling until Jan. 10 |
Data collection and analysis specialist within institutional and organizational settings including:
- federal and private granting agencies
- government agencies
- non-profit organizations
- schools and universities
Required Courses (10 credits)
CEP 523 Statistical Methods Inference II (prerequisite: CEP 522 or equivalent)
ELP 575 Education and Globalization
ELP 594 Qualitative Research Methods Part II (prerequisite: ELP 593)
Elective Courses (choose one)
CEP 512 Survival Analysis
CEP 526 Structural Equation Modeling
CEP 527 Large-Scale Data Analysis
CEP 528 Hierarchical Linear Modeling
CEP 529 Applied Regression Analysis
ELP 511 Comparative Higher Education
ELP 566 Comparative and Global Studies in Education
ELP 574 Education in Asia
ELP 692 Case Study Research Methods
*NOTE: This program is exclusively available to current University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education students.
- Our program is open to current University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education students only.
- You must have a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (with some possible exceptions).
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
- Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee, submitted electronically through UB's ePayment system.
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. (UB transcripts can be accessed by the Office of Graduate Admission on your behalf.)
- Resume
- Statement of educational and career goals (See application for details.)
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admission Decision: The admission decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In-State Residency Tuition
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you must provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months before your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload three documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
International Applicant Additional Requirements
- Official original proof of your degree
- A copy of your passport biographical page
- Official test scores—dated within two years of submitting your application—for either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Test, the PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic, or DET (Duolingo English Test).
- TOEFL minimum score is 250 for computer-based test, 600 for paper-based test and 79 for internet-based test
- IELTS Academic Test minimum score is 6.5 overall
- PTE minimum score is 55 overall
- DET minimum score is 120 overall
- Financial documentation: International graduate applicants must document their ability to pay for all costs incurred while studying in the U.S.
- An official bank statement
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application and dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.