Program Overview

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 100% online program offered by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. This certificate is designed for professionals in any industry who want to gain expertise in business analytics and learn how to prepare, analyze, and interpret data to drive business decisions.

Program Overview

• Format: 100% online
• Courses: Four seven-week courses total, with the option to take up to two courses a semester
• Time commitment: Approximately 12-15 hours/week of lectures and coursework
• Starts: Fall (August) and Spring (January)

Curriculum

The certificate consists of four courses taken one course at a time for seven weeks, allowing students to earn their certification in two semesters. Foundational knowledge in math and statistics is recommended to succeed in the curriculum. Students will receive a letter grade for each course, which will be reflected on their Georgia Tech academic transcript.

• Business Analytics for Managers (MGT 6213), 3 credits: Introduces key tools in business analytics.
• Machine Learning for Business (MGT 6452), 3 credits: Applies machine learning tools to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Business Data Preparation and Visualization (MGT 6655), 3 credits: Covers the principles and tools of data visualization.
• Analysis of Unstructured Data (MGT 6033), 3 credits: Teaches the fundamentals of working with unstructured data for business applications.

Career Impact

The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals in all industries who work with data or plan to pivot into such a role. Upon completion, students can apply select credits earned toward a Georgia Tech master's degree. The certificate provides actionable skills in:

• Analyzing data to find solutions that improve business intelligence and decision-making
• Machine learning methods to identify patterns and enhance organizational efficiency
• Visually communicating business data to analyze long-term predictions
• Gaining insight and best practices to use data analytics tools to organize, structure, and receive value from unstructured data

Application Process

• Bachelor's degree: Required from an accredited institution
• Work experience: Strongly preferred
• No GMAT/GRE test requirement
• Georgia Tech online graduate admissions application: Includes unofficial transcripts, resume, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation
• International applicants: Must demonstrate English language proficiency
• Application fee: $95 for domestic applicants, $105 for international applicants

Tuition and Fees

• Total cost:
  • Georgia residents: $7,212 total ($601/credit hour, excluding fees)
  • Non-residents: $15,312 total ($1,276/credit hour, excluding fees)
  • International: $16,068 total ($1,339/credit hour, excluding fees)
• Technology fee: $176 per semester when taking less than 4 credit hours, $440 per semester when taking 4 credit hours or more

Additional Information

• Georgia Tech Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Eligible Georgia Tech employees may apply for TAP funding.
• Certificate completion: Can be applied toward a Georgia Tech master's degree, with the option to apply six credit hours toward the Online M.S. in Analytics, nine credit hours toward the Full-time or Evening MBA, and 12 credit hours toward the M.S. Major in Management Online.