Certificate in Business Analytics
The certificate in business analytics is aimed at providing students with exposure to a variety of data management approaches, analytical and statistical methods, and analytics tools used in the industry to run and manage analytics programs. The courses provide extensive exposure on concepts, tools and applications in the domain of analytics. In addition to providing hands-on training on various tools, the certificate in business analytics imparts skills on creating and maintaining a culture of evidence and fact-based decision making.
Program Requirements
The certificate requires satisfactory completion of four of the following 3-credit-hour courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSAN 775 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| Select three courses from the following | 9 | |
| Python Programming for Business | ||
| Introduction to Data Mining and Machine Learning | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Advanced Business Analytics | ||
| Quantitative Analysis of Business Conditions and Forecasting | ||
| Database Planning & Management | ||
or MIS 600 | Database Management Systems | |
| ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning | ||
| Finance Analytics: Contemporary and Traditional Topics | ||
| Advanced Data Analytics for Accountants | ||
Any course 600 or above with director approval | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
In addition to these requirements, students must meet the Graduate School’s requirements in order to earn this certificate.