Nov 23, 2024  
Graduate Studies Catalog 2023-2024 
    
Graduate Studies Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Analytics Certificate


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Business analytics is one of the fastest growing areas in the industry as employers seek qualified employees capable of analyzing complex data to make informed decisions. The graduate certificate in business analytics, offered through our AACSB accredited and nationally ranked Kania School of Management, can be completed in as little as 6 months. Classes are offered on-campus or online in an asynchronous modality.

The curriculum is comprised of 4 courses (12-credits), 2 required (BUAN 571 and BUAN 572) and 2 electives. Students without business knowledge in statistics, management science, and information systems may need to take up to 3 credits of extra foundational courses (based on the student’s prior academic preparation and work experience, some, or all these one-credit modules may be waived). 

Admission requirements include a 3.00 undergraduate GPA (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited institution. GRE or GMA is not required.

Required Program Credits: 12 credits

Prerequisite Courses        

Students lacking appropriate undergraduate coursework or background in the areas of statistics, management science, or information management will be required to complete the corresponding 1-credit foundation modules: MBA 501A MBA 501B MBA 501C 

 
 

Required Courses

Course Title

Credits

BUAN 571  

Introduction to Business Analytics

3

BUAN 572  

Data Mining

3
Electives    

BUAN 573  

Business Analytics Using R

3

BUAN 574  

Business Forecasting Models

3

BUAN 575  

Business Simulation

3

BUAN 576  

Business Database Management Systems

3

BUAN 577  

Data Visualization

3

BUAN 588  

Business Analytics Using Python

3

 

 

Total Program Credits

12

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