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Business Analytics - Graduate Certificate

 In today's data-driven business landscape, the ability to analyze and interpret data is a crucial skill. Kent State’s graduate certificate in Business Analytics equips you with the tools and knowledge to collect, process, and analyze data, and use it to make informed business decisions. You'll learn how to use the latest analytics software, apply statistical methods, and develop insights that can transform organizations.

Read on to discover key aspects of our business analytics certificate program, and how it can help you prepare for your future career.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Business Analytics graduate certificate provides individuals — especially those without analytics job titles or responsibilities but with the burning desire for the field — the opportunity to familiarize themselves with this ever-growing and versatile discipline. The certificate program also enables these individuals to augment their knowledge base beyond their chosen professions and improve their value to their employers and businesses, or marketability if they choose to change jobs.

The premise of the certificate program is to provide graduates a firm grasp of important analytical techniques and the knowledge of how to best implement, interpret and communicate them in a variety of business contexts. This goal is pursued using a "Three-Foci Model" design that integrates data analysis, information and data management and decision-making and leadership. This model can be summarized as encompassing analytics technologies, techniques and decision-making processes.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Requirements

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Develop proficiency in the framing of business and analytics problems.
  2. Provide leadership and decision-making abilities using analytics tools in different business contexts throughout the model lifecycle.
  3. Develop competencies in identifying data needs and sources, data acquisition and the cleaning and refining of data for analytical processing.
  4. Develop competencies in analytical model selection, software selection and model building.
  5. Develop competencies in deploying, validating and interpreting analytical solutions.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
BA 64036BUSINESS ANALYTICS 3
BA 64060FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE LEARNING 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:6
BA 54038
ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE
BA 54050
DATA VISUALIZATION
BA 54052
TEXT ANALYSIS AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
BA 64018
QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT MODELING
BA 64082
DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE ANALYTICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Business Analytics - Graduate Certificate

Chief executives

-10.0%

decline

287,900

number of jobs

$185,950

potential earnings

Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, all other

30.9%

much faster than the average

33,200

number of jobs

$98,230

potential earnings

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Management analysts

10.7%

much faster than the average

876,300

number of jobs

$87,660

potential earnings

Operations research analysts

24.8%

much faster than the average

105,100

number of jobs

$86,200

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Benefits of Obtaining a Business Analytics Certification at Kent State

When you choose Kent State to continue your education and further your career, you gain access to a wide array of advantages within the classroom and through the structure and design of our programs. Some of the key benefits of pursuing our Business Analytics Graduate Certificate include the following.

Easy Application Process

Our application process requires no test scores (except for English language proficiency scores for international students), no letters of reference, and no statements of purpose.

All you need is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, official transcripts, a résumé, and a minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale.

Flexible Structure

We offer both in-person and online Business Analytics Certificate options. If you would like to be on campus to complete the certificate in person, you are able to do so. On the other hand, if the convenience of an online program is more appealing, you can study, attend class, and do your work online. This option will help you balance your studies with your personal and professional obligations.

Comprehensive Coursework

The courses within our business analytics certificate program have been designed to give you a solid foundation in key principles that can be applied in the workplace. Course options include:

  • Business Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning
  • Analytics in Practice
  • Data Visualization
  • Text Analysis and Natural Language Processing
  • Quantitative Management Modeling
  • Database Management and Database Analytics

Recognized on Academic Transcripts

Once you have finished the program, your Business Analytics Graduate Certificate will be officially recognized on your academic transcripts.

Pairs Well with Our Stackable Certificates and the Online MBA

The business analytics certificate program can be complemented by stackable certificates – the Quantitative Business Management Certificate and the Leadership and Management Certificate – which can in turn pave the way to our Online MBA.

Visit the link above to learn about our stackable certificates and how you can develop your skills while working toward a master’s degree.

FAQs When Pursuing Our In-Person or Online Business Analytics Certificate

What are the admissions windows for the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate?

Applicants can join during fall, spring, or summer term, with all options featuring rolling admissions.

You mentioned your Online MBA program above. Can you tell me more about that?

Students who complete our business analytics certificate may want to continue their education to further develop their skills, and the Online MBA is an excellent option for doing so.

Our Online MBA features a rigorous yet manageable curriculum that has been designed to hone students’ skills and better position them for diverse career opportunities. Kent State’s program has been ranked 35th in the nation according to Fortune’s Best Online Programs, and 23rd out of the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2022 by The Princeton Review.

Along with this, our program has Quality Matters (QM) Program Design Certification, and all of our core MBA courses are Quality Matters certified.

Is there support for professional development?

Yes! Our personal and professional development services include career development, leadership development, and programs for student involvement. These programs serve as a testament to Kent State’s dedication to student growth, as we want our students to have every opportunity available.

Apply to Our Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Program Today

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Begin pursuing your business analytics certificate at Kent State by applying today! Be sure to contact our team if you need any assistance.

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