Graduate Certificate — Business Analytics Online
Strengthen your ability to use data to drive decisions, improve processes and solve complex problems. This fast-paced program is an effective and affordable way to update your analytical skillset quickly.
Program Overview
Preview the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics online program
Learn how to extract more actionable insights from data with the AACSB-accredited Graduate Certificate – Business Analytics online from Southern Utah University. Designed for working professionals seeking immediately applicable strategies and skillsets, this accelerated certificate program focuses on key aspects of business analytics and database management.
Hone your skills in data-based decision-making using data manipulation, modeling and mining. Deepen your understanding of Python, data storage and retrieval, advanced regression, decision trees and algorithms. Coursework also covers data visualization, where you will learn how to use Tableau to present results to diverse stakeholders within the organization.
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- Expand your knowledge and advance in your career with a better understanding of the data science methods used in businesses
- Think analytically using descriptive, predictive and prescriptive methods
- Use data analytics to improve business systems
- Expand your knowledge and advance in your career with a better understanding of the data science methods used in businesses
- Think analytically using descriptive, predictive and prescriptive methods
- Use data analytics to improve business systems
Careers in business analytics include:
- Business Analyst
- Business Analytics Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Analytics Manager
- Market Research Analyst
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
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Maximize the value of your certificate program online with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics Graduate Certificate | $493 | $1,479 | $5,916 |
Tuition Breakdown
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Designed for working professionals, SUU online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
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Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the business analytics certificate online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT required
Foundation course
Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour Foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
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For the business analytics certificate online, you must complete 12 credit hours. Students may be eligible to waive a 3 credit hour Business Foundations course in the first term based on a holistic review of their application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
ANLY 6100 is a prerequsite for ANLY 6110 and ANLY 6200. Courses should be taken in the order listed below for the shortest program completion time.
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