2026-56

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee      

Date of First Reading: February 2, 2026

Date of Second Reading: March 2, 2026

Title of Motion: Request from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering – Computer Science and Engineering Program – for the establishment of a graduate certificate – Big Data

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision. 

Rationale: This microcertificate equips students with the skills to translate data insights into actionable strategies across a wide range of industries, positioning them to play a vital role in driving business decisions.