Specialization in
Data visualization
Studies without Official Recognition
Home | January 25, 2027
End Date | December 2027
Duration | 2 semesters
Schedule | Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In-person and online classes
+1 workshop in the 1st and 2nd semesters with specialists in Mexico City
Studies without Official Recognition
Home | January 25, 2027
End Date | December 2027
Duration | 2 semesters
Schedule | Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
In-person and online classes
+1 workshop in the 1st and 2nd semesters with specialists in Mexico City
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The Data Visualization Specialty trains experts capable of understanding and interpreting complex information through interactive dashboards, detailed maps and graphics that capture the attention of users. In the era of big data, where large volumes of information must be processed effectively, visualization allows you to transform seemingly abstract data sets into meaningful and actionable findings that facilitate understanding and serve as a basis for informed decision making in various professional contexts.
- Comprehensive training: Combines data analysis, information design, cartography and web development.
- Relevant tools: Training in technologies in demand in the job market (Python, JavaScript, QGis, Power BI).
AI in data visualization: Integrates AI into analytics, agentic programming and web development to build systems that expand exploring data, formulating questions and generating hypotheses. - Technical-creative balance: Balance between programming and visual design skills.
- Global industry immersion: Academic trip to SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles.
- Practical approach: Workshops and final projects to apply what has been learned in real situations.
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
Curriculum
Who is it intended for?
- Professionals with backgrounds in design, communication, engineering or science looking to develop skills to transform complex data into effective and informative visualizations.
- Professionals who work with data and seek to enhance their ability to effectively communicate it visually, as well as people who wish to develop a high-value specialization in a field that is increasingly in demand in today’s job market.
What kind of jobs can you do?
- Information Designers
- Dashboard developers
- GIS Specialists
- Data storytellers
- Data visualization consultants
- Professionals with a focus on business intelligence
- Data-driven research analysts
Roberto Cabezas : DirectorTransmedia software developer, researcher and educator. His work and research focus on applied AI, data visualization, affective and cognitive computing, algorithmic creation, procedural animation, computational simulation and philosophy of technology. He has collaborated with Microsoft, Meta, BBVA Foundation, CONAHCYT and Santander. He holds a PhD in Music Technology from UNAM.
Teachers
Graphic Communication Designer. She has worked at the newspapers Reforma, El Centro, and La Razón in Mexico. For four years, she published the opinion column “Primera Plana,” dedicated to journalistic design. She is a winner of 18 excellence awards from The Society for News Design, a gold medal from Newspaper Designing, and three silver mentions in design awards.
Sebastian EstremoHe holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from UNAM and a master’s degree in Asian and African Studies, with a specialization in the Middle East, from El Colegio de México. He works as a cartographer, columnist, and professor of Turkish, Arabic, and French.
Master in design studies and industrial designer. Consultant and workshop leader in creative thinking, co-creation tools, design thinking, design sprints and problem solving. He collaborates with companies and educational institutions designing experiences and facilitating workshops on creative thinking, design methods and creative processes for complex problem solving.
Frequently Asked Questions
and the admissions process
for international students
Why CENTRO?
- Connection to an international network of experts.
- Program to Promote Excellence: Take courses from other graduate programs at no cost to expand your knowledge in other areas
of interest. - Collaborations with CENTRO's Center for Research on the Creative Economy (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal *Economía Creativa*.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, a program that connects the graduate student community with industry on real-world projects.
Why CENTRO?
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a "
" event designed to connect with companies seeking creative talent. - A campus with 17 workshops for industrial design, textiles and fashion, technology, screen printing, and more; 4 screening rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography lab, and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing stations; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest motion capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Why CENTRO?
- Connection to an international network of experts.
- Program to Promote Excellence: Take courses from other graduate programs at no cost to expand your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Center for Research on the Creative Economy (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal *Economía Creativa*.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, a program that connects the graduate student community with industry on real-world projects.
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a networking event with companies seeking creative talent.
- A campus with 17 workshops for industrial design, textiles and fashion, technology, screen printing, and more; 4 screening rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography lab, and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing stations; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest motion capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you offer scholarships and financial aid?
CENTRO Scholarship: You can apply once you have received your admission letter. A socioeconomic assessment (for a fee) is conducted, and an external company evaluates your need for financial aid. Based on that information, the scholarship committee determines the percentage. The decision is final.
CENTRO Alumni Scholarship: 30% for graduates of both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Funding: We work with Laudex to secure funding for the programs. They conduct a risk assessment and determine the percentage of funding to be provided. Laudex Advisor Contact Information: Linda Granados | 55 7672 2250 | linda.granados@laudex.mx
2. Are there any early payment benefits?
Get 10% off your first tuition payment if you enroll by April 20 for the August graduate programs and by October 20 for the January graduate programs.
6% off your first tuition payment or the full semester/quadrimester fee if you enroll by June 15 for the August graduate programs and by December 15 for the January graduate programs.
3. Can I enroll without a bachelor's degree?
It is a mandatory requirement of the SEP to hold a bachelor’s degree in order to enroll in a graduate program. If you are still in the process of obtaining your degree, you may enroll by submitting a certificate from your university stating that you have successfully completed 100% of your course credits and that your degree is in process.
4. Can I earn a degree through a CENTRO graduate program?
Yes, you can do so by submitting a letter from your university stating that you have successfully completed 100% of your bachelor’s degree credits and authorizing this degree conferral process.
5. Why do I need to have a good command of English?
6. What are the requirements for enrolling in a graduate program?
To begin the admissions process, you will need: A bachelor’s degree (if you are still working toward your degree, you have the first semester to submit your diploma), a statement of purpose, a completed admission form with your information, a resume, an interview with the program directors for evaluation and acceptance, preferably professional experience, and a good command of English (required for some programs).
Some graduate programs will have specific requirements related to knowledge of software programs or having a portfolio. Your advisor will inform you of these requirements.
To begin the registration process, you must submit the following documents: Letter of Acceptance, Birth Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree Diploma, CURP, and Professional License.
7. What is the admissions process like?
Once you have met all the requirements listed in the previous points, you must undergo an interview with the administration or program coordinators of the program you are interested in. If you are admitted to the program, we will provide you with your acceptance letter, and you can begin the enrollment process by paying the first tuition installment and submitting the required documentation. At this point, you can begin the scholarship application process, if necessary. Once you have completed the admission forms, made the payment, and submitted the required documentation, you will be officially enrolled in the graduate program.
8. What is the admissions process for international students?
You can choose to enroll in the program and earn a degree from CENTRO, or have your studies recognized to obtain a degree from the SEP.
Check out the FAQs for foreigners here
9. Can I take courses from other graduate programs?
CENTRO has developed the “Promoting Excellence” program, which allows graduate students to take courses from other programs to enrich their education at no additional cost.
Specializations: 2 courses per semester/quadrimester (4 in total for the program).
Master’s Programs: 2 courses per semester/quadrimester (6 in total for the program).
To be eligible for this benefit, you must meet certain academic prerequisites and have no outstanding financial obligations.
10. What is the difference between a specialization and a master's degree?
A Specialization is a graduate program designed to provide in-depth study in a specific area of knowledge and to develop skills for better job performance. Upon completion, you will receive an academic diploma as a Specialist awarded by the SEP. The average duration is one year.
A master’s degree is the final stage of formal education—a graduate program that provides academic, theoretical, and practical training superior to that of a specialization. It requires analytical and interpretive skills to formulate concepts and develop arguments. Upon completion, you will receive a Master’s degree awarded by the SEP. The average duration is 18 months or between 400 and 500 hours of instruction.