Business Analytics Certificate Online
Upskill quickly and advance in the burgeoning field of business analytics. Empower yourself with the latest strategies and tools to analyze, interpret, apply, and communicate data to drive business decisions.
Program Overview
Update your skillset with a Business Analytics Certificate
Expand your knowledge of information systems in the affordable, highly focused Business Analytics Certificate program. With 100% online coursework balancing information systems, database management systems, and business analytics, this program helps you improve your ability to extract actionable insights from data to drive business initiatives and solutions. Develop a deeper understanding of modern data visualization to communicate analytics results more effectively to diverse audiences.
Remain competitive in the rapidly evolving field of technology by updating your knowledge of information security, data analysis, and blockchain technology as you build stronger leadership, management, communication, and project management skills.
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:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
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Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of informatics programs online. Learn more about our online informatics programs.
Tuition
See how our affordable tuition fits your budget
The Business Analytics 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 Analytics Certificate | $536 | $288 | $9,936 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
Start soon and finish faster
The Business Analytics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Gather these admission materials for the Business Analytics Certificate
The admission process is the first step toward earning your Business Analytics 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 Analytics 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
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
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
Preview the Business Analytics Certificate courses
For the Business Analytics 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.
