Business Analytics Online Certificate
Gain the skills to handle big data in the modern business world.
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The online Business Analytics Certificate program from the University of West Florida explores the managerial aspects of the field and delivers the skills necessary to manage big data in the modern business world.
Designed to prepare you for success in risk assessment in the private and public sectors, the program covers topics including e-business systems fundamentals, business data analysis and management, effective decision-making and management science. Courses are taught by faculty who incorporate their real-world business experience into each lesson to ensure you develop career-ready skills that you can immediately apply in the workplace.
This online certificate program can be completed entirely through UWF’s interactive virtual classroom. Balance your education with your schedule and graduate within one year.
Candidates for This Program Include:
- Undergraduate students striving to enter the field of business analytics.
- Students interested in pursuing a master’s degree in business analytics or a related field.
- Individuals seeking to advance their careers by developing expert business analytics skills.
You Will Be Able To:
- Identify key elements in e-business systems fundamentals.
- Apply advanced management techniques in a variety of business settings.
- Understand and develop quantitative models for making effective business decisions.
- Advance your career with a deep understanding of management science and how it impacts a business as a whole.
Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
Courses and Requirements
- ISM 3011 - e-Business Systems Fundamentals
3.0 Credit Hours
e-Business Systems Fundamentals
Use and application of information system technology in the business environment, with emphasis on the fundamental e-Business models, technology concepts and systems used to enable and conduct electronic business. Concepts include the components of an I.S., the systems development process, the functions of the various types of communication networks, hardware, and software, including practical, hands-on projects designed to enhance e-Business analytical skills. Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours of college course work is required prior to taking this course.
- ISM 3116 - Introduction to Business Analytics
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Business Analytics
This course uses spreadsheets to identify trends and relationships in business data and how to apply them in a business environment. The focus of the course is on the managerial application of the results rather than the algorithmic derivation of the results. Visualization techniques are also shown.
- ISM 4481 - Business Data Management
3.0 Credit Hours
Business Data Management
Explores the complexities of data management in the digital world of big data. Uses advanced information technology and software tools to analyze data and create business intelligence. Offered concurrently with ISM 5208; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
Choose One of the Following:
- QMB 3820 - Introduction to Quantitative Models for Business Decisions
3.0 Credit Hours
Introduction to Quantitative Models for Business Decisions
Formulation and application of mathematical models in business decision making scenarios. Focuses on a system modeling view of resources, constraints and objectives. Credit can only be earned for one of these two courses: MAN 3550 and QMB 3820. Prerequisite: MAC 2233 OR ISM 3011
- MAN 3550 - Introduction to Management Science
3.0 Credit Hours
Introduction to Management Science
Quantitative decision-making methods and their application to planning and control of operations. Systems concept of organization and mathematical reasoning in decision-making emphasized. Cases and incidents provide illustrations. Credit can only be earned for one of these two courses: MAN 3550 and QMB 3820.
- ISM 3011 - e-Business Systems Fundamentals
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s online Information Security Management Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as a degree or non-degree-seeking graduate student.
How to Apply
To begin a certificate program, interested students need to fill out an undergraduate application. Once accepted as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student, you should contact the College of Business, speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling and complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.
Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department’s academic advisor.
Costs & Financial Aid
Military Students
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Funding your college education should not empty your wallet. We offer various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.
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When you complete the online Business Analytics Certificate, you’ll have the credential to pursue a graduate degree in the field, plus the expertise to advance your career.
* Salary and job outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Budget Analysts
Budget analysts support the financial goals of businesses by providing effective financial planning. They work to ensure realistic budgets are established and followed. The median annual salary for budget analysts in 2020 was $78,970, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Management Analysts
Management analysts work to ensure businesses are operating as efficiently as possible. This role involves maintaining budgets and developing proper management and production strategies to maximize the business’s success. The median annual salary for management analysts in 2020 was $87,660, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.