Business Informatics Certificate Online
Broaden your knowledge of informatics quickly and affordably and help bridge the gap between business and data. Grow your competitive edge and ability to contribute to this rapidly growing field.
Program Overview
Increase your value with a Business Informatics Certificate
Offered by NKU's College of Informatics, the fast-paced Business Informatics Certificate online program will show you how to harness the power of data by aligning management objectives with information technology. Improve your ability to use informatics to drive decisions, proactively address potential issues, and maximize business growth opportunities.
Update your skillset via diverse, 100% online business informatics courses, ranging from systems analysis and design to project management, information systems, database management, and blockchain technology. Strengthen your leadership, management, and communication competencies as you learn the latest best practices in the use of cutting-edge software and tools.
In this online certificate program, you will learn how to:
- Understand and apply current information technologies
- Evaluate and adapt new technologies to meet business needs
- Comprehend the organizational settings where these technologies will be implemented
- Manage information systems as an organizational resource by making critical IS-related decisions and by recruiting and retaining qualified information systems personnel
- Expand your proficiency in Oracle®, SQL, Tableau®, and R
- Understand and apply current information technologies
- Evaluate and adapt new technologies to meet business needs
- Comprehend the organizational settings where these technologies will be implemented
- Manage information systems as an organizational resource by making critical IS-related decisions and by recruiting and retaining qualified information systems personnel
- Expand your proficiency in Oracle®, SQL, Tableau®, and R
Upon completing this certificate program, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- IT Manager
- Project Manager
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
- IT Manager
- Project Manager
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of informatics programs online. Learn more about our online informatics programs.
Tuition
Benefit from affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
The Business Informatics Certificate online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Informatics Cert. | $585 | $ | $11,043 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
Set a calendar reminder for these important deadlines
The Business Informatics Certificate online program is delivered in a convenient online format, with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and be sure to note corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/15/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/15/25 |
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 1/2/26 | 1/6/26 | 1/9/26 | 1/12/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/16/26 | 3/4/26 | 3/9/26 | 3/13/26 | 3/16/26 |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/26 | 4/29/26 | 5/4/26 | 5/8/26 | 5/11/26 |
| Summer 2 | 6/29/26 | 6/17/26 | 6/22/26 | 6/26/26 | 6/29/26 |
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Apply easily to the business informatics certificate program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your Business Informatics Certificate online.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- Professional resume which includes relevant experience
- 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
Business Informatics Certificate Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Bachelor's degree (at minimum) with official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
"Informatics is all about seeking human meaning in a world of data. It is how we find, process, protect, and share information."
Kevin Kirby, Dean of the College of Informatics
Courses
See what you will learn in your Business Informatics Certificate courses
For the Business Informatics Certificate online program, you must complete a total of 18 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of core courses and six credit hours of electives. Students without a programming background may be required to take an additional programming course as advised by the program director.
Students must take 3 of the following courses:
