Business Operations Research Graduate Certificate
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
The Business Operations Research Graduate Certificate, offered by the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will help you learn to apply analytical methods to support robust decision-making. Our online flexibility encourages you to simultaneously learn valuable business analysis skills, apply concepts in a real-world setting and experience improved results in an accelerated learning cycle.
Cost:
$1,043 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
4 Courses / 12 Credits
Duration:
One year / 8-week terms
Dates:
Next Start: August 18, 2026 Admission Term: Fall
Learning Format:
Online courses
Program Overview
Apply Analytical Methods To Decision-Making
Curriculum
The Business Operations Research Graduate Certificate requires 12 credits of coursework taken over the span of one academic year. The coursework focuses on the rigorous evaluation of different scenarios to help firms find the optimal scenario to pursue.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:- Establish and maintain robust data collection and warehousing infrastructure.
- Perform predictive analytics techniques using statistical software and communicate their results.
- Conduct data simulation experiments of business scenarios and make inferences based on the results.
The Certificate in Business Operations Research requires 12 credit hours, the coursework focuses on the rigorous evaluation of different scenarios to hep firms find the optimal scenario to pursue.
- BUDA 520: Data Management, 3 credit hours
- BUDA 525: Business Statistical Methods I, 3 credit hours
- BUDA 540: Decision Sciences and Analytics, 3 credit hours
- BUDA 545: Business Simulation Modeling, 3 credit hours
Connect With Us
Aaron Rose John Chambers College of Business and Economics
(304) 293-4364 Aaron.Rose1@mail.wvu.edu
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Program Requirements and Eligibility
Successful Completion of an bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.Admissions Process and How to Apply
- Review the requirements for the program and learn what materials are needed to apply.
- Create an account, start your application and follow the instructions.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit your application.
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Visit the Estimate Costs and Aid webpage to estimate and plan for other potential expenses.
Tuition per credit hour is listed on the page of your program of interest. Please note, tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change at the start of each academic year.
Careers and Employment
The online Business Operations Research Graduate Certificate will prepare you to apply advanced analytical methods to improve decision-making and optimize business processes. You will learn to use quantitative techniques and modeling tools to solve complex operational challenges, equipping you with the skills to enhance efficiency and drive strategic outcomes. This program aims to provide you with practical expertise in operations research that supports data-driven business solutions. This will be done though coureses that explore topics such as optimization, simulation, decision analysis, and predictive modeling while engaging in applied projects that connect theory to real-world business contexts. These experiences will strengthen your ability to analyze systems, evaluate alternatives, and implement strategies that maximize organizational performance across diverse industries.
Career Paths
- Management Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Database Architect