Graduate Business Analytics Certificate

How long is this program?
1 year, 12 credit hours
Is this online, in-person or hybrid?
Online
Where will I take my classes?
Online
What type of degree will I get?
Certificate
How much is tuition?
$845/credit hour

* Tuition rate is for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change. See our Tuition and Fees page for specific rates.

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Supplement your knowledge and experience with a business analytics certificate

The business analytics certificate at Brenau is an excellent option for receiving formal training in data mining, statistics and strategy. With a graduate certificate, you will have additional qualifications that complement your existing degree and expertise. Graduate in one year ready to apply your skills to your current role or pursue a new job. Achieve your dreams at Brenau.

Gain a credential that will help you stand out in a growing field

With your Certificate in Business Analytics, you can pursue or grow in vital roles, including:

  • C-suite executive
  • Senior-level manager
  • Business analyst
  • Business consultant

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Course spotlights:

All courses required BA 707 as a prerequisite.

  • BA 708 Business Statistics
  • BA 710 Applied Regression
  • BA 712 Data Mining
  • BA 713 Business Analytics Strategy

What you’ll learn

Our graduate certificate coursework is designed to supplement your existing business knowledge to allow you to expand your business analytics career. When you complete the certificate program, you’ll have the expertise you need to be competitive in this growing field.

Program outcomes

With Brenau’s Certificate in Business Analytics, you can:

  • Assess strategic and tactical performance, preparing you to identify the right questions to ask and data to collect.
  • Analyze and interpret the data (with the support of the deep analytic talent, as needed), leading to actionable insights.
  • Prescribe and manage the actions to completion.

Admissions requirements 

To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher on all college transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Official college transcript(s) and resume

Online learning

At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference.

About our dedicated, supportive faculty

Faculty members at Brenau are dedicated to helping you succeed. Most classes feature a small student-to-faculty ratio, so you can get to know your professors and their unique areas of expertise. As you broaden your professional network, you’ll have the mentorship and support of our faculty throughout your program.

Faculty Spotlight
James Taylor, PhD

James Taylor is an associate professor of Management at Brenau University. He earned a PhD in Technology Management – Quality Systems from Indiana State University in 2014, an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1990 and a BSME with honors from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana, in 1983. He’s also a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Taylor’s research interests include quantitative methods and process improvement, especially Six Sigma. He has been a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers since 1984.

Taylor has worked for 30 years in industry, including such areas as engineering, account management, project management, quality management and process improvement. In addition to his role at Brenau, he stays active in the field with a process improvement training and consulting practice, which has a client list that includes Bosch, Dana, IMS Gear, Kubota, Somic America and ZF.

Frequently asked questions

Business Analytics, Graduate Certificates, Programs

Entrance exams are not required.

Business Analytics, Graduate Certificates, Programs

With your Certificate in Business Analytics, you can pursue or grow in vital roles, including:

  • C-suite executive
  • Senior-level manager
  • Business analyst
  • Business consultant
Business Analytics, Graduate Certificates, Programs

The online Certificate in Business Analytics does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as you meet the prerequisites.

Business Analytics, Graduate Certificates, Programs

You should expect additional costs for textbooks and other supplies. Our Cost of Attendance tables help break these costs down.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Graduate Business Online Programs

Based on part-time enrollment (6 credits) and a 9-month period of enrollment (Fall & Spring semesters).

Tuition for Active Duty Military personnel, dependents and spouses is discounted. Information regarding Cost of Attendance for military, veterans and family is available on our Military and Veteran Student Admissions page.