Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Enrollment for Fall 2026 has begun!
Program Description
Gain the essential statistical and analytical skills for a career in big data. Learn to extract, analyze and interpret data from various sources and apply that information to organizational strategy and decision-making. The certificate program is AACSB-accredited and consists of 12-13 credit hours.
Application requirement for program are:
- Application Form
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Complete one course in statistics at the undergraduate level
May 15 | October 15 | April 1
Program Director: Dr. Howard Paul
Email: h.pu@csuohio.edu
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We offer two graduate certificates in Business Analytics. One in Strategic Business Analytics and one in Advanced Business Analytics. Strategic Business Analytics must be completed prior to pursuing Advanced Business Analytics. Each certificate requires completion of 12/13 credits. Both Graduate Certificates prepare students to pursue SAS certifications.
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Business Analytics
- BUS 575 - Introduction to Business Analytics
- BUS 600 - Applied Business Analytics
- BUS 601 - Managing Database for Business Analytics
- BUS 602 - Strategy for Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Business Analytics
- BUS 603 - SAS for Data and Statistical Analyses
- BUS 604 - Advanced Business Analytics 1
- BUS 605 - Advanced Business Analytics 2
- BUS 606 - Practicum in Business Analytics
In addition to the courses above, students must select one course from the following list to reach 12/13 credit hours:
- OSM 611 - Applied Business Forecasting
- IST 660 - Data Mining & Business Intelligence
- IST 664 - Space-time Data Science & Analytics
- PSY 611 - Advanced Data Analysis With Computer Applications
- ECN 625 - Time Series Econometrics
- CIS 660 - Data Mining
- STA 521 - Time Series Analysis
- STA 531 - Categorical Data Analysis
- MTH 537 - Operations Research I
Career Opportunities
A Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics opens diverse career paths across industries. Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Data Analyst – Extracting actionable insights from large datasets to guide strategy and decision-making.
- Business Intelligence (BI) Developer – Designing and implementing BI solutions using data warehousing and data mining.
- Data Scientist – Applying statistical and machine learning methods to forecast trends and solve complex business problems.
- Marketing or Customer Analytics Specialist – Analyzing customer acquisition, retention, and profitability to optimize growth.
- Operations or Supply Chain Analyst – Using predictive analytics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Financial/Revenue Management Analyst – Leveraging data to manage pricing, revenue, and profitability strategies.
- SAS® Programmer / Analytics Consultant – Utilizing SAS® and other advanced tools for data preparation, reporting, and predictive modeling.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Our institution is committed to making education accessible. We offer:
- Scholarships – Merit-based and need-based options for eligible students.
- Grants – Financial support that does not require repayment.
- Work-Study Programs – Opportunities for students to earn while they learn.
- Financial Aid Forms – Flexible repayment plans to suit different needs.
For detailed information on tuition fees and financial aid eligibility,visit our financial aid office.
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