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Collaborate in online courses and an innovative capstone research project with world-renowned faculty in the Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences (and industry professional mentors, too, for the capstone project!).
The field of atmospheric sciences is very diverse and can lead to many different career paths. Our program in Weather Climate Risk and Data Analytics will provide you with advanced knowledge and critical skills needed to lead in the field. It’s customized for working professionals, allowing you to complete it in two years, or take it at a slower pace to fit your schedule, without interrupting your career.
12 credit hours
32 credit hours
The tuition rate for the 2024-2025 academic year is $755 (USD) per credit hour for both the certificate and master’s program courses. Rates in future academic years are subject to review by the Illinois Board of Trustees. The rate is the same for in-state, out-of-state and international students.
Graduates of our program have rewarding careers working at state and federal government agencies, consulting firms, insurance and reinsurance companies, large corporations, non-profit organizations, and in higher education.
Understand how and why weather/climate phenomena produce high-impact hazards
Develop a cutting-edge data analytics toolkit in Python for weather/climate data
Create statistical models in R to evaluate and predict weather/climate risk
Build statistical models to evaluate variability and change in the climate
Develop a strong quantitative foundation to analyze and model key weather/climate problems
