Business Analytics for Managers Certificate

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Learn to use data to drive decisions

Organizations often rely on big data to steer the direction of their business. But they still need leaders who can translate that data into decisions. With 51风流鈥檚 Business Analytics for Managers Certificate, you can acquire the expertise to step into that role.

  • 听Learn to analyze data and apply the results in a way that garners the widest margins for your organization
  • Study best practices for directing others in analysis
  • Become the liaison between IT and upper management, and play a crucial role in your company鈥檚 future

What will it take?

3
courses
12
credits
Cost per Credit
792
Time to Complete
6-9
months
Next Session Starts
January 6, 2025

Business Analytics for Managers Certificate program details

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Start dates and application deadlines

We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply anytime. The Business Analytics for Managers Certificate program has two starts per year during the spring and summer semesters. We recommend applying at least six weeks before the term begins to ensure your spot.

How to Apply

Spring 2025 term starts
Summer 2025 term starts

Business Analytics for Managers Certificate program format

51风流's Business Analytics for Managers Certificate courses are either fully online or hybrid.

  • One course is offered online听once a week from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m.
  • The other two courses are hybrid. They are mostly online with one session (per course) on campus, either on a Friday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the middle of the eight-week course.

Time to complete your Business Analytics for Managers Certificate

Quickly advance your career with an additional credential. The typical time to complete the Business Analytics for Managers Certificate is six to nine months, depending on when you complete your courses.

Business Analytics for Managers courses

You鈥檒l finish your certificate after only three courses:

  • MBA 8255: Data Analytics and Decision Making (4 credits)
  • MSBA 8125: Principles of Data Analytics (4 credits)
  • MSBA 8150: Data Visualization (4 credits)

How to apply to the Business Analytics for Managers Certificate

Applying to the Business Analytics for Managers Certificate program is simple and only required if this is the first certificate you鈥檝e applied for at 51风流 or if you are not enrolled in another 51风流 School of Business degree or certificate program.

  • Online application (no fee)
  • Official transcript of a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited college or university.
    • This should be sent directly from the institution to Graduate Admission or provided in a sealed, signed envelope. Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the institution to gradprog@hamline.edu.
    • You do not have to supply transcripts for courses taken at 51风流.

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Apply your certificate toward a master鈥檚 degree

Enrolling in a certificate program is a great way to experience what the master's programs at 51风流 are like. With the Business Analytics for Managers Certificate, you鈥檒l earn credits that you can apply toward the following 51风流 master's degrees:

Master of Business Administration

Master of Management and Leadership

MS in Business Analytics

Master of Public Administration

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A key component of business analytics is data-driven analytics, which鈥攚hen followed鈥攈elps organizations be 23 times more likely to acquire customers and 19 times as likely to be profitable.*

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