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Master Certificate in Business Analytics

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Instructor Led

Courses

3 courses

CEUs

10.5

Next Start

02/01/2025

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From predictive analytics and machine learning, AI to the internet of things, new sources and applications of data information flow throughout your organization every minute of every day. In this new age of big data, strategic business analytics has the capabilities to transform how you do business—but you have to effectively leverage that data!

Harness the power of big data when you learn to capture it, structure it, interpret it and apply it with a Master Certificate in Business Analytics from Michigan State University.

What You'll Learn

The three required 8-week courses integrate aspects of business management, data engineering and the natural sciences for a holistic, business-based approach to analytics.

  • Master essential data fundamentals like understanding today’s analytics landscape, problem identification and structuring, and data privacy and ethical concerns.
  • Understand key analytical, modeling, statistical and programming tools, such as Tableau, R and Microsoft Access.
  • Examine the latest trends in the industry, such as how to leverage geographical data from mobile and social media generation and understanding customer lifetime value.
  • Who Should Register

    The Master Certificate in Business Analytics is designed for:

    • Analysts and data practitioners seeking a holistic, business-based approach to analytics.
    • Analytics professionals looking to formalize their experience and expand their knowledge in areas such as data management, statistical foundations and business decision making.
    • Managers and senior leaders seeking an end-to-end understanding of business analytics to help drive organization performance and lead their analytics teams.

    Curriculum & Tuition

    Required Courses

    Tuition

    Average Cost Per Course: $2,480

    About MSU’s Broad College of Business

    Founded in 1855 on the ideals of democratization of knowledge, Michigan State University (MSU) is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. Michigan State University Online is the home to online programs from MSU's Eli Broad College of Business. These flexible programs are offered in a variety of structures and formats and designed for working professionals. Through the convenience of online, video-based e-learning with the added value of face-to-face networking in select programs, you can gain applicable industry knowledge and learn from the faculty thought leaders at one of the top research universities in the world.

    Average Cost Per Course: $2,480

    Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

    Career Pathways

    Accountants and Auditors
    Administrative Services Managers
    Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
    Agricultural Inspectors
    Business Continuity Planners
    Business Intelligence Analysts
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other
    Chief Executives
    Compliance Managers
    Compliance Officers
    Computer Systems Analysts
    Construction and Building Inspectors
    Customs Brokers
    Data Scientists
    Environmental Compliance Inspectors
    Environmental Engineers
    Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
    Financial Examiners
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
    General and Operations Managers
    Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
    Industrial Ecologists
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
    Loss Prevention Managers
    Management Analysts
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
    Nuclear Engineers
    Project Management Specialists
    Regulatory Affairs Managers
    Regulatory Affairs Specialists
    Sales Engineers
    Sales Managers
    Security Management Specialists
    Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation