Business Data Analysis Graduate Certificate

Aug. 17, 2022

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Courses Required

$820

Cost Per Credit Hour

12

Total Credit Hours

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John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Degree Awarded: Business Data Analysis Graduate Certificate

Extract Insights and Knowledge From Data

The Business Data Analysis graduate certificate, offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, is intended to prepare you to extract insights and knowledge from data. As the intensity of demand grows for professionals with business data analytics skills, so does the need for a variety of programs capturing the breadth and depth of the discipline. The courses in this certificate are focused on advanced analytical methods and visualizations to help students make the most of their data and communicate their findings elegantly. Equipped with this certificate, you need never worry about a presentation to the Board.

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Online Courses

Start Date

August 17, 2022

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Program Details

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Overview

The Business Data Analysis Graduate Certificate requires 12 credits of coursework taken over the span of an academic year.

The coursework is intended to prepare students to extract insights and knowledge from data. The courses in this certificate are focused on advanced analytical methods and visualizations to help students make the most of their data and communicate their findings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

Perform advanced predictive analytics techniques using statistical software and communicate their results.
Deploy machine learning for mining big data.
Communicate data inferences visually using data visualization software packages.

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Admissions

Enter the WVU Application portal.
Create a username and password.
Once an account has been created, applicants can edit the application at their discretion. Please complete all questions asked.
Upload an up-to-date resume: Your resume should include enough information for the admissions committee to trace your entire professional work history and should indicate any relevant affiliations.
Pay application fee.
Submit application.
Applicants will then need to send their transcripts to WVU's Office of Admissions. If the applicant's undergraduate school offers "e-script" (an official electronic copy of transcripts), email the transcripts to GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu. This will help expedite the admissions process. If they do not offer this service, please have your official transcripts mailed to:
West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
PO Box 6510
Morgantown, WV 26506-6510
For applicants submitting GMAT/GRE scores, the program GMAT code is C2S-6D-25 or 5904 for GRE.
International Students are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. The WVU John Chambers School of Business and Economics TOEFL requirement is higher than the University’s - applicants must have a TOEFL score of either 580 (paper prior to July 27) or 68 (paper after July 27), 237 (computer), or 92 (Internet-based). If you have taken the IELTS instead of the TOEFL, the minimum score must be 6.5. English language exam scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions, West Virginia University, PO Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis once all parts of the application are received including transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.

Estimated Tuition and Fees

The Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics – Data Analysis requires 12 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $820.

Total Degree Cost

$9,840 – Residents and Non-Residents

Financial Aid

This graduate certificate is not eligible for financial aid.

Career Paths

Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics – Data Analysis degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.

Business Intelligence Analyst
Projected Growth: 15% or higher *Bright Outlook

Data Scientist
Projected Growth: 15% or higher *Bright Outlook

Database Architect
Projected Growth: 5-10%

Management Analyst
Projected Growth: 10-15% *Bright Outlook

Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

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