WESTERN MICHIGAN

WESTERN MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

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The Department of Business Information Systems offers Western Michigan University students opportunities to gain skills for managing the integration of technology with business processes, preparing them for a range of career opportunities in today’s modern business world.

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Take your data-driven decision making skills to the next level.


The graduate certificate in business analytics offers coursework that takes your skills to the next level, preparing you for leadership roles that focus on the intersection of data and decision making.


Courses help professionals grow their knowledge and career opportunities in one of today’s most in-demand fields.

PROGRAM

Overview

The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate consists of four courses

(12 credit hours)


Through this program, you will gain a strong foundation in the analytical methods, techniques and tools essential for data-driven decision making. Business analytics will be explored through case studies using real-world data to help you gain a broader perspective on the applications of data analytics.


You may earn the graduate certificate in business analytics as a standalone credential, or while being enrolled in the MBA or an M.S. degree program in business, through elective courses. Earning the certificate while in a business master’s degree program gives you an additional focus in analytics, which employers cite as an asset for managerial roles.


Demand for business analytics professionals is expected to rise by as much as 25% in the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Faculty

Research

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Western Michigan University's Faculty for the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program is a team of accomplished professionals who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the classroom.


They are dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education that combines technical knowledge with practical applications in the field of business analytics.


The faculty members have extensive backgrounds in various areas of business, data analysis, and technology and are committed to staying current with the latest trends and developments in these areas

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Courses

Information

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Covers database design, Big Data, NoSQL databases...

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Advances data examination and interpretation...

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Covers exploratory data

analysis and visualization theories...

Big Data - Data Analysis

Covers exploratory data

analysis, visualization

theories, techniques ...

Program

Structure

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Cohort-based

Cohort-based with a set limit of 30 students per cohort, but can accommodate up to 40.

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Asynchronous online

Weekly additional recorded lectures, assignments, projects, etc.

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Regular Course Instruction

Scheduled synchronous online class on Saturdays

Each class meeting is 3.5 hours for 7 weeks


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Office Hours

Pre-arranged by faculty to meet with students at scheduled dates/times on weekdays/ weekends.

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Program Length

Class Schedule


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The program has a total duration of 7 months, and students can choose to take the classes in either spring or summer, with 4 courses offered and each course lasting for 7 weeks.

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Total Duration: 7 months

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Spring or Summer Class

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4 courses with 7 weeks per course

What our

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I just wanted to thank you for the amazing online course you taught. The course material was well-organized and easy to understand, and your teaching style was engaging and interactive.

I especially appreciated the group discussions and projects, as well as the prompt and personalized feedback you provided on my assignments.

- Ariadne Synder

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Professor's teachings were insightful and the course material was well-presented.

Addition the interactive and engaging teaching style, the group discussions and projects allowed for practical application.

-Casper Berkley

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I am very satisfied with the online course and would highly recommend it to others.

The group projects and discussions were especially valuable in allowing me to apply what I learned and collaborate with other students.

- Samuel Clinton

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