Business Analytics Online Certificate
Manage effective data mining programs with integrity.
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In The University of West Florida’s fully online Graduate Business Analytics Certificate program, you will learn to apply business analytics to specific managerial decision-making scenarios. Compact, comprehensive curriculum helps you learn the role of analytics as a data-driven decision toolbox for managers in various business environments. Throughout your work with expert faculty, the importance of data integrity and data privacy will be emphasized.
This certificate is only available to graduate non-degree seeking students. Degree-seeking students cannot pursue this certificate.
Candidates for This Program Include:
- Graduate non-degree seeking students
- Those who work in business and are seeking career advancement
- Students who will later pursue an MBA (the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is not available to students pursuing the MBA with the Business Analytics emphasis)
You Will Be Able To:
- Communicate to management the appropriate types of data mining to apply in a business scenario given the data set and organizational context
- Plan a research study related to a given industry, collect relevant data and submit a report of findings and recommendations
- Analyze the impact of each recommended course of action and develop effective arguments to support recommendations
Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
Courses and Requirements
Once all prerequisites are met, the certificate in business analytics requires completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher. Students must secure a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the course required by the certificate.
- QMB 6305 - Quantitative Methods for Business
3 Credit Hours
Quantitative Methods for Business
Provides students with quantitative skills that are required to make business decisions. These skills involve using statistical, forecasting and estimation techniques. Students are expected to use the subject matter for problem sets and exams.
- QMB 6305 - Quantitative Methods for Business
- ISM 6405 - Advanced Business Intelligence Applications
3 Credit Hours
Advanced Business Intelligence Applications
Advanced Business Intelligence Applications uses various information technologies to identify, locate, acquire, transform, visualize and analyze business data in an effort to create new data products within an organizational context. The focus of the course is on using methodologies from design science to create new data products for management use in decision making.
- ISM 6562 - Advanced Business Data Management
3 Credit Hours
Advanced 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. Integrates the strategies, policies, methodologies, techniques, and tools to solve problems and assist decision-making via business data management in firms
- ISM 6136 - Big Data Mining: A Managerial Perspective
3.0 Credit Hours
Big Data Mining: A Managerial Perspective
Covers the new management paradigm of data-driven decision making from both a technology and managerial perspective. Principles of big data and data mining will be discussed in class lectures and employed through assignments and projects. Prerequisite: QMB 6305
- ISM 6137 - Business Analytics
3.0 Credit Hours
Business Analytics
This course focuses on development of quantitative and analytical skills required to model, analyze, interpret and solve managerial decision making problems. Prerequisite: QMB 6305
- ISM 6405 - Advanced Business Intelligence Applications
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online Business Analytics Certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as a graduate non-degree seeking student.
How to Apply
Once accepted as a graduate non-degree seeking student, students should contact the MBA department and speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling, and to complete the online Graduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.
Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department academic advisor.
Costs & Financial Aid
| Component | Cost | Total* |
|---|---|---|
| In-state Tuition | $384.60 per credit hour | $4,615.20 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $1,044.24 per credit hour | $12,530.88 |
| 90% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver | $478.83 per credit hour | $5,745.96 |
Tuition waivers cover up to 90 percent of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees.
Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to 12 months to complete, depending on course availability.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition
Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. For more information and to verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar.
Military Students
UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.
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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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With a Business Analytics Certificate, you can go on to other degree programs or pursue advancement in a variety of business careers.
* Salary and job outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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