Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

About

Students that complete this certificate will be trained in basic statistical training and software tools that will focus on the collection, storage, retrieval and analysis of data. This certificate is meant to help those that are involved with data analysis, but lack the skills or understanding to conduct the analysis.

About the Program

The graduate data analytics certificate was created to meet the increasing demand for data analytics in a variety of industries. Offered through Lee Business School, the program will enhance your ability to analyze big data and fine tune your decision making skills. The program is online allowing the flexibility to learn at your own pace and gain the expertise that will make an immediate impact on your career.

Who is this program for?

This certificate program was created for individuals who are already working with data and are looking to further their knowledge. Students will gain a foundation in statistics and technology that will enable them to bring data analytics into their current job functions and careers.

Industry Trends

• 1.5 Million Managers Needed
• 876,000 Analytics Professionals Needed
• $111,267 Median Salary for Data Scientists
• CareerCast.com ranked data scientists fifth in its list of Best Jobs of 2017
• 15.75% growth projected for jobs in the industry

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• Use data to support analyses and arguments.
• Learn and employ techniques of data analysis to inform business strategy.
• Analyze and apply computing software to analysis of data.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

Requirements

Plan Description

Students that complete this certificate will be trained in basic statistical training and software tools that will focus on the collection, storage, retrieval and analysis of data. This certificate is meant to help those that are involved with data analysis, but lack the skills or understanding to conduct the analysis.

Plan Admission Requirements

• Meet the general requirements for admission to graduate instruction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as described by the Graduate College, unless already a graduate student at UNLV.
• Must submit a resume/CV, letter of intent and two letters of reference.
• Must be employed in a position that treats with data.
• Meet admissions requirements of the Graduate College of UNLV regarding the TOEFL or other equivalent certifications of English fluency.
• Complete Graduate College application online and submit a nonrefundable admission application fee. Mail official transcripts to the Graduate College. Send a letter of interest, explaining why you wish to enroll in the certificate.

Plan Requirements (Fully Online option available)

Total Credits Required: 12

Course Requirements

• Required Courses – Credits: 12
  • MIS 761 - Business Analytics Methods and Tools
  • MIS 766 - Data Management
  • MIS 769 - Big Data Analytics for Business
  • MIS 776 - Business Analytics

Certificate Requirements

• This Program is available In-Person, Blended (courses available in person and/or online), or Fully Online.
• All four courses in the certificate must be completed with an overall GPA at or above 3.0. Any grade below a C is not acceptable towards completion.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.