Data Analytics Advanced Certificate

(SIMS Code: 222392)

The advanced certificate is intended for students who wish to gain in-depth, hands-on knowledge in data analysis, interpretation, and management. This program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to inform organizational decision making through analyzing data, including unstructured data, using a variety of programming and statistical analysis tools. The goal of the program is to help prepare current or aspiring business analysts to succeed in areas such as government agencies, graduate degree programs, military, or private industry.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required for admission to this advanced certificate program.

Certificate Course Requirements

(12 units)

MIS 749 - Business Analytics Units: 3
B A 623 - Statistical Analysis Units: 3

Electives

Six units selected from the following courses:

MIS 620 - Electronic Business and Big Data Infrastructures Units: 3
MIS 691 - Decision Support Systems Units: 3
MIS 748 - Seminar in Applied Multivariate Analytics Units: 3

Additional Requirements

Students must complete the 12 units of certificate coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 with no grade lower than a C (2.0). Courses in the certificate program may be applied to the Master of Science in Information Systems or Master of Science in Business Administration degrees. Concurrent registration in the advanced certificate program and a master’s degree program in the Fowler College of Business is permitted.