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Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate


Our business analytics certificate provides a practical approach to help students learn to solve business problems using complex data sets and innovative statistical techniques. Complete this program as a stand-alone or pair with an MBA in Data Analytics to further prepare for an exciting career at the intersection of business and data analytics.

Career Outlook in Business Analytics

Upon completing this certificate program, you will be prepared for a variety of in-demand roles:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer

Program Value

Expert faculty, curriculum offered in a live online or in-person, real world datasets, cutting edge software platforms - all at less than $6,000 (in-state) or $9,000 (out-of-state). Estimated tuition and fees are based on current ratesSee University Tuition for the most updated rates.  

Want to attend MSSU but live outside Missouri? Students from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas are eligible for an automatic in-state tuition rate, known as Lion Pride Tuition!

Program Flexibility

Pursuing a graduate certificate is a significant commitment.  All courses can be completed 100% online.  Instructors will deliver virtual lectures weekly.  You can plug in live online and view recorded lectures later.  MSSU’s innovative course delivery options allow you to pursue your educational goals while meeting the demands of career, family, and the many other competing interests of your time.   

Note: International students are required to attend in-person classes to meet immigration requirements. 


Program Curriculum

MSSU’s Business Analytics certificate is comprised of 12 credit hours.

Required Course

  • GB 521 Statistics and Decision Analysis

Select 3 Courses

  • GB 530 Data Visualization
  • GB 525 Revenue Management
  • GB 540 Forecasting with Time Series Analysis
  • GB 560 Supply Chain Decision Modeling

 
Admissions Requirements

The graduate certificate is open to students holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university or recognized equivalent international university, with a cumulative 2.75 GPA (or higher).


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CONTACT

Sarah Holtzen, PhD 
Assistant Professor of Management 
Graduate Programs Coordinator 
Plaster School of Business 
Phone: (417) 659-4031 
Email: Holtzen-S@mssu.edu