What You'll Learn
- Learn to select, apply, and interpret appropriate statistical analyses and data mining methods for real-world data problems.
- Master programming skills for business analytics. Gain basic skills with information management tools and cloud databases to store, analyze, and extract business-relevant information.
- Use data visualization to understand and communicate data analyses and report data findings effectively to diverse audiences.
- Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world business challenges in advertising, sports, health, media and emerging technologies.
Register for Fall 2024
Fall registration is open July 22–August 29. Prepare early by:
- Creating your MyDCE student account.
- Completing the pre-registration steps.
- Saving courses to your cart.
Our Community at a Glance
Along with your diverse peers, you’ll develop the skills to discover new insights that solve challenges for your organization.
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37
Average Age
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86%
Working Full Time
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14%
Students Outside the U.S.
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1.5 years
Average Time to Complete
Certificate Courses
The professional graduate certificate in data analytics requires four courses or 16 credits. You may choose from the following course groups, using the certificate course search.
- Introductory course (you may select up to 1 course; however, intro courses are not required for this certificate)
- Required statistics course (choose one course from select group)
- Certificate elective courses (choose 2–3 courses from select group)
Courses taken before the 2018–19 academic year do not apply toward this certificate.
Earning Your Certificate
Most of our certificates can be completed online and no formal application process is required to pursue a certificate.
To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:
- Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within three years.
Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Introductory statistics is recommended. Some courses require calculus and linear algebra. Business experience is a plus.
If you have a solid foundation in statistics, you may take an additional data analytics elective (for a total of three) in place of the introductory course option. If you have a limited statistical background, you should begin with an introductory course.
Stack Your Certificate Into a Degree
Stackable credential pathways allow you to earn multiple credentials by completing courses that meet overlapping requirements. In the short term, you can earn your data analytics certificate. Once completed, those four courses can count toward either a master’s degree in finance or a master’s degree in systems engineering.
This stackable pathway offers an efficient, cost-effective way to earn short-term credentials to help fill immediate skill gaps and acquire specialized knowledge while building a foundation for long-term success that showcases your expertise in the field.
Learn how to plan a stackable credential pathway.
Cost
Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.
| Our Tuition (2024–25 rate) | $3,340 per course |
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| Average Tuition of Peer Institutions | $5,476 per course |
| Average Total Cost | $13,360 |
