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The Data Analytics Certificate Program

Data Analytics Certificate General Description

The Data Analytics Certificate Program consists of three courses (9 graduate credit hours) comprising the Data Analytics Track in the MBA Program. This course sequence allows a student to gain foundational knowledge and immediately applicable skills in the field of data analytics. Specifically, it offers students (and business managers and analysts) the needed context in which to apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics in a wide variety of industries and business types. The combination of courses provides students with practical experience using data visualization, simulation modeling, data mining techniques, database architecture, and business intelligence tools. Skills in applying data analytics to business problems are increasingly the critical, competitive advantage for all organizations, business functions, and roles. A significant benefit for select students is the ability to apply the 9 graduate hours earned toward obtaining an MBA degree.

 

Data Analytics Certificate Academic Program

The Data Analytics Certificate program is 18 weeks in length. This program is offered in a fully online format. Each course is 6 weeks in length and requires about 15 to 20 hours of work per week.

Data Analytics Certificate Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Data Analytics certificate program should be able to:

  1. UNDERSTAND academic and industry research literature. (BUS 6150)
  2. APPLY their critical thinking and APA skills in a written report and presentation. (BUS 6170)
  3. ANALYZE and synthesize using skills related to processing data. (BUS 6160)
  4. SYTHESIZE in discernment of cases in BUS 6160.

Data Analytics Certificate Program Curriculum

BUS 6150Introduction to Data Analytics

3
BUS 6160Processing Data for Decision-Making

3
BUS 6170Leading Data Analytics Projects

3

Total Credit Hours: 9