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Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Inform decision-making by applying analytics to real-world business problems.

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At a Glance

Location:

  • Smithfield, Rhode Island
  • In-person program

Duration:

  • 8 months (January–August)
  • Part-time evening program

Commitment:

  • 4 courses (12 credits)
  • $3,705 per 3-credit course

Use Data to Impact Business Strategy

Turn data into decision-making with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in business analytics are growing faster than the national average. Designed for working professionals, this part-time evening program prepares you to analyze, visualize, and present data that informs your organization’s strategy and outcomes. 

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ four-course certificate is built on an open-source platform. You’ll gain experience in various languages, such as Python, SQL, and PowerBI/Tableau. Areas of study include: 

  • Data preparation        
  • Predictive modeling  
  • Data management        
  • Text mining  
  • Data visualization        
  • Data ethics and privacy  
  • Analytics methods and tools        
  • Big data  

In the analytics capstone course, you’ll apply your new expertise to real business problems. Build your skill set using data provided by our strategic partners and gain valuable experience to help accelerate your career in your current or future position.

Our Value

Flexible

Our part-time evening program gives you the flexibility to earn your certificate while still working full time. 

Transferable

Apply three of your four courses toward the business analytics concentration in either the One-Year MBA or Two-Year MBA.

Supportive

Small class sizes and supportive faculty help tailor your experiences to your career aspirations. 

Network

Connect with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ vast professional network of acclaimed professors and alumni across major corporations. 

Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics consists of four courses: 

Data Management for Analytics AA 630
Data Visualization and Text Mining AA 640
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics AA 645
Analytics Capstone AA 651

Admission Costs

Tuition*

$3,705 per 3-credit course

Program Fees

Application Fee: $80

Total Cost

$14,900

*Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of Trustees, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year. 

About This Program

Program Schedule

This is a part-time evening program that begins in January. Take two courses in the spring semester and two courses in the summer semester and finish your certificate in just eight months. 

This is a part-time evening program that begins in January. Take two courses in the spring semester and two courses in the summer semester and finish your certificate in just eight months. 

Admission Requirements

In addition to the application form, you will need to submit:

  • A statement of objectives
  • Current resume
  • One professional recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended
  • $80 application fee (waived for Bryant alumni, current Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students, active duty military, and military veterans)

In addition to the application form, you will need to submit:

  • A statement of objectives
  • Current resume
  • One professional recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended
  • $80 application fee (waived for Bryant alumni, current Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students, active duty military, and military veterans)
Prerequisite Courses

Our applicants come from a variety of professional disciplines and have a strong interest in advancing their knowledge of analytics. If you do not have prior coursework in statistics or quantitative analysis, you may be required to complete an online, self-paced statistics primer before starting the program. Please consult with our Graduate and Professional Education team for more information. 

Our applicants come from a variety of professional disciplines and have a strong interest in advancing their knowledge of analytics. If you do not have prior coursework in statistics or quantitative analysis, you may be required to complete an online, self-paced statistics primer before starting the program. Please consult with our Graduate and Professional Education team for more information. 

Transferable Credits

Ready to pursue your MBA after completing the certificate? Apply three of the four courses toward the business analytics concentration in either the One-Year MBA or Two-Year MBA. Get a taste for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ personalized and supportive learning environment before committing to a full MBA program. Contact the Graduate Programs Office for more information today. 

Ready to pursue your MBA after completing the certificate? Apply three of the four courses toward the business analytics concentration in either the One-Year MBA or Two-Year MBA. Get a taste for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ personalized and supportive learning environment before committing to a full MBA program. Contact the Graduate Programs Office for more information today. 

Graduate Programs Office

Patrick Cameron
Senior Associate Director,
Graduate Admission

(401) 232-6529
pcameron@bryant.edu

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