Program Overview

Business Intelligence and Analytics (Certificate)

Overview

The Business Intelligence & Analytics Graduate Certificate covers the systematic processes businesses use to mine, analyze and interpret large volumes of data. Insights from this data-centric approach help business leaders better understand their customers, the markets they serve and the internal operations of their organizations. Better understanding allows for more-informed decision-making, improved processes and a marketing edge in competitive business landscapes. Designed for IT professionals, project managers, business analysts, marketing analysts and researchers, the program is both foundational and practical, covering the fundamentals of database mining, analysis, design and implementation, as well as business process analysis and information delivery.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Computer & Information Science
• Engineering & Technology

Minimum Credit Units

• 9 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• Eller College of Management

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.