Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Data Science

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Big data is an emerging phenomenon. Computing systems today are generating 15 petabytes of new information every day-eight times more than the combined information in all the libraries in the U.S. about 80% of the data generated every day is textual and unstructured data. Data analytics facilitates realization of objectives by identifying trends, creating predictive models for forecasting, and optimizing business processes for enhanced performance. There is great demand for professionals who have the skills to efficiently process, analyze, visualize and manage this ever-growing amount of information.The department of business and information technology offers over a dozen popular and highly-ranked graduate certificates in fast-growing industries, led by the No. 2 big data certificate in the country. Whether you want to enhance your professional expertise or change careers, our programs are designed to help working professionals get their goals within reach. Graduate certificates give you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge in a particular discipline and stay competitive in today’s marketplace.For students presently enrolled in a Missouri S&T graduate degree program, graduate certificates also allow you to declare an area of emphasis. This allows you to add a documented area of focus to your degree. Courses taken as part of a graduate certificate may also be used to fulfill graduate degree requirements. However, no course may be used to fulfill requirements for more than one graduate certificate.Each of our certificate programs is made up of four graduate-level courses focused on a specific concentration within a field of study. Most courses are offered both on campus and via distance education, giving you the flexibility and convenience your need.

College of Arts, Sciences, and Business