Online Certificate in Business Analytics
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-13 | - |
Program Overview
The University of West Florida's Graduate Business Analytics Certificate empowers learners to apply analytics to managerial decision-making. This 12-credit hour program equips students with data mining, business analytics, and data management skills. Graduates can pursue career advancement in fields such as marketing research and cost estimation, with a projected job growth of 18% for Market Research Analysts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The University of West Florida's (UWF) fully online Graduate Business Analytics Certificate program empowers learners to apply business analytics to specific managerial decision-making scenarios. Its comprehensive curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills to leverage analytics as a data-driven decision-making tool for managers in various business environments. The program emphasizes the significance of data integrity and data privacy throughout the learning process.
Objectives:
This certificate program is solely available to graduate non-degree seeking students and is not open to those pursuing an MBA degree. It is designed for:
- Graduate non-degree seeking individuals
- Business professionals seeking career advancement
- Students planning to pursue an MBA (excluding those specializing in Business Analytics)
Detailed Description:
The Graduate Business Analytics Certificate program equips students with the following competencies:
- Communicating appropriate data mining techniques to management based on data sets and organizational context
- Planning industry-specific research studies, collecting relevant data, and submitting reports with findings and recommendations
- Analyzing the impact of recommended actions and developing persuasive arguments to support them
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The certificate in Business Analytics comprises 12 credit hours of coursework. Students must complete all prerequisites and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher to earn the certificate.
Course Schedule:
The program is structured into 7-week courses, with the next start date scheduled for May 13th.
Individual Modules:
Prerequisite (3 credit hours):
- QMB 6305 - Quantitative Methods for Business
Required Courses (12 credit hours):
- ISM 6136 - Big Data Mining: A Managerial Perspective
- ISM 6137 - Business Analytics
- ISM 6405 - Advanced Business Intelligence Applications
Careers:
Potential Career Paths and Opportunities:
Graduates of the Business Analytics Certificate program may pursue advancement in a variety of business careers, including:
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Cost Estimator
Salary and Job Outlook:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Market Research Analysts earn a median annual wage of $63,790 with projected job growth of 18% by 2029. Cost Estimators earn a median annual salary of $65,170.
University of West Florida
Overview:
The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It prides itself on providing a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and dedicated faculty. UWF emphasizes a strong student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring individual attention and support.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources. Students can explore the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach, UWF Historic Trust in Historic Pensacola, and UWF's downtown Pensacola facilities. A virtual tour is available to experience the campus remotely.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Personalized Attention:
UWF boasts a 100:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention and support from world-renowned professors.Diverse Programs:
Over 110 undergraduate and graduate programs cater to various interests and career aspirations.Strong Reputation:
UWF is ranked #100 in the "Top Public School – Regional Universities South" by U.S. News and World Report.Engaging Campus Life:
UWF offers a vibrant campus community with various facilities and resources, including a virtual tour for remote exploration.Academic Programs:
Other:
UWF actively engages in research and community outreach. Recent initiatives include:
