Program Overview
Business Analytics Certificate
The Business Analytics Certificate is designed to equip working professionals with highly sought-after skills to enhance their value in the job market. In today's big-data economy, nearly every organization relies on business analytics to solve problems and guide decisions. Oakland University's business analytics certificate provides practical expertise that puts individuals and their organizations ahead of the competition.
Program Overview
The business analytics certificate is available either in person or online and uses real-world data and industry-standard tools. It is designed for working professionals and provides marketable expertise that translates directly to the workplace. The program includes real-world project-based assignments that help build professional relationships, deepen resumes, and get noticed by potential employers.
Key Features
- Practical, hands-on professional development: Equips students with marketable expertise that translates directly to the workplace.
- Access to advanced data: Provides access to two unique data repositories: the Southeast Michigan Economic Data Center and the Center for Data Science and Big Data Analytics.
- Expert faculty: Students learn from recognized authorities who routinely consult for major corporations and publish in leading academic journals.
- Professional connections: Offers opportunities to develop new relationships, showcase abilities, and expand professional networks.
Career Opportunities
Employers in nearly every industry need personnel with business analytics expertise. A business analytics certificate from Oakland University is a potent tool to help individuals find a new job or earn a promotion or raise with their current employer. There is a strong market for business analytics expertise in high-profile industries such as:
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Health care
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Digital / wireless technology
- Energy
- Defense
- Government
- Transportation
- Banking and finance
- Insurance
Program Requirements
The business analytics certificate requires five courses totaling 15 credits. Students have the option of applying all 15 credits toward a master's degree in information technology management (MSITM). The certificate includes required courses in data science, business analytics, and computing for data analytics, with elective options available in subjects such as:
- Databases and data warehousing
- Web analytics
- Operations analytics
- Management science
- Econometrics
- Statistical methods
Related Programs
For individuals unsure if the business analytics certificate is right for them, Oakland University offers other graduate programs to consider, including:
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Accreditation
Oakland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.