Harness the power of big data to solve intractable problems. Learn how to manage technical experts in the fastest-growing field in business.
Why a Certificate in Business Analytics at Clark University
- Gain frontier-busting skills at a globally ranked and accredited university—Clark University has been named a Princeton Review “Best Business School,” achieved repeated recognition from U.S. News & World Report, and is among the elite 5% of business schools to receive AACSB accreditation.
- Earn a head start in our Business Analytics master’s degree program by applying 100% of your certificate course credits toward the full degree graduation requirements.
- Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.
- Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioner faculty who share with you their deep leadership experience.
- Pursue the business analytics program on your terms with options for part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and accelerated study.
Clark’s CBA program focuses on the application of analytics, combining theory with skill-building. Topics covered include database and data handling, business intelligence, and digital marketing analytics. The program does not require any prior expertise in statistics or programming, and can typically be completed in three semesters.
Upon completion of the certificate, students can seamlessly enter our M.S. in Business Analytics program if desired. All courses within the certificate count toward the requirements of the master’s degree.
- 5 course units
- 1 internship or experiential learning elective
- Attend guest speaker series and panel discussions that bring executives from corporations around the world to the Clark campus.
- Participate in networking events specifically created for business analytics students.
- Take part in group projects benefiting our urban community. Join the School of
- Business student clubs and organizations, including the Clark Business Analytics Association.
School of Business graduates have gone on to succeed at prominent firms in industries that include:
- Health care
- Financial services
- Retail
- Consulting
- Technology
- Nonprofits
The program covers the basics of descriptive analytics (what happened), diagnostic analytics (why it happened), predictive analytics (what will happen), and prescriptive analytics (how we can make it happen). Coursework includes online, hybrid, and in-person classes
- Managerial Statistics
- Information Systems for Analytics
- Database Management and SQL for Analytics
- Visual Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Applied Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing Analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a certificate in business analytics?
You’ll have the skills and professional knowledge to succeed in data-driven environments. A foundation in industry standard technology gives you the flexibility to make a meaningful contribution to organizations across a wide range of sectors.
What skills will I learn?
The CBA program enhances the soft skills sought by forward-thinking organizations worldwide, including communication and critical thinking around data. You will develop the skills needed to cross internal boundaries within organizations, serving as a successful translator between executives, managers, business users, and IT staff.
In addition, you will gain:
- Judgment skills to choose appropriate data, tools, and techniques for specific situations
- The ability to integrate analytical knowledge from business applications in strategic decision-making
- The ability to correctly identify appropriate questions, interpret results, and develop solutions and decision-making approaches
What can I expect from the coursework?
The program covers the basics of descriptive analytics (what happened), diagnostic analytics (why it happened), predictive analytics (what will happen), and prescriptive analytics (how we can make it happen). Coursework includes online, hybrid, and in-person classes.
- Managerial Statistics
- Information Systems for Analytics
- Database Management and SQL for Analytics
- Visual Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Applied Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing Analytics
Academic Excellence. Global Reach. Career Success.
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