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Colorado State University - Global Campus
Undergraduate
Graduate
Industry Certification & License Prep
Emergency Management
Information Technology
Teaching and Learning
CSU Global’s 12-credit online graduate certificate in business analytics provides the skills to create enterprise-level analytics solutions for data-driven decision-making. Complete in six months and gain data mining, predictive analytics, and visualization expertise.
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CSU Global’s 12-credit graduate certificate in business analytics is designed to help you develop impactful, data-driven solutions for decision-making. It’s entirely online, so you can fit it into your schedule whenever it works best for you—super convenient.
In this program, you’ll learn to:
The curriculum covers everything from foundational analytics to advanced predictive techniques, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the field. You can complete it in as little as six months, which makes it a flexible way to pivot into a new role or expand your opportunities in business analytics. If you eventually pursue a CSU Global master’s degree, the credits you earn from your certificate can count toward your degree requirements.
This 12 credit-hour, stand-alone program consists of four, three credit courses.
Special Admission Requirements
In addition to the institutional graduate admission standards, students seeking admission to the Graduate – Business Analytics Certificate must demonstrate that they have knowledge in the following areas: computer programming and statistics. Students entering this certificate must complete the exam within MIS444 to demonstrate this knowledge and achieve a satisfactory score.
As a student earning your Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, you get access to the complete field — from requirement collection to emerging topics like big data and predictive analytics. Specific learning outcomes include the following:
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
Earning a graduate certificate in business analytics opens doors to in-demand career opportunities across industries. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as business analyst, data consultant, or business intelligence specialist—fields where data-driven insights are crucial for decision-making and continue to see significant growth.
In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With a graduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.
Ready to learn more about how to move forward with CSU Global? Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to answer any questions and help you get started.
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Pursuing my graduate degree with CSU Global has had a tremendous impact on my life and career. Achieving my education goals has given me the confidence to realize my life ambitions. My program has given me knowledge of concepts that I've used to solve real-world problems within my career with the federal government, and the skills to realize my professional goals.
Brett Shoulders
M.S., Management
