Business Analytics Certificate

Gain advanced analytics experience to drive success in business and your career.

Analyze Data, Make Decisions, Solve Business Challenges

The NC State Business Analytics Certificate equips management professionals with advanced skills in big data analysis and decision-making. This program provides the tools and techniques needed to solve both specific and industry-wide business challenges, with a focus on practical applications through hands-on practicum experiences.

This certificate program is best for: NC State Jenkins Graduate Programs students (only) who want to enhance their expertise in business analytics and decision-making and practice big data techniques in real-world settings.

12 Credit Hours

Must complete within 4 years.

For Jenkins Students

Only available to students enrolled in Jenkins Graduate Programs.

Hybrid Delivery

Online and in-person courses offered.

What Makes this Program Unique?

Advanced Skills for a Data-Driven World: Learn cutting-edge tools and techniques in big data analysis and decision-making to address both specific and industry-wide business problems.
Industry Collaboration and Mentorship: Benefit from strong partnerships with industry leaders, working alongside seasoned professionals and receiving mentorship that helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
Real-World Analytics Practicum Experience: Engage in practicum projects with industry partners, applying analytics skills to solve real business challenges and gaining invaluable experience in a business analytics setting.

Business Analytics Practicum Spotlight

“The practicum gave me good experience in a real-world scenario,” student Seth Freeman says. “It showed me the true nature of working with actual clients and applying analytics to solve business challenges.”

Discover how students use analytics to tackle real business challenges and build valuable skills for their careers.

Read about the practicum

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Curriculum

To earn the NC State Business Analytics Certificate, students need to complete 12 credit hours as outlined in the Plan Requirements below.

Plan Requirements

Pre-Requisites

Students should have taken MBA 506 Data Driven Managerial Decisions 1(1 hr) and MBA 507 Data Driven Managerial Decisions 2 (1 hr) in order to successfully complete this certificate.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses		6
MBA 551	Predictive Analytics for Business and Big Data
MBA 552	Data Engineering, Management and Warehousing
Required Practicum Course		3
Students need to take either OPTION A or one of the courses from OPTION B that are picked in conjunction with the academic advisor.
Option A
MBA 559	Business Analytics Practicum
Option B
Select one of the courses listed below in conjunction with the academic advisor
MBA 519	Enterprise Risk Management Practicum
MBA 524	Equity Valuation
MBA 549	Supply Chain Management Practicum
MBA 589	Jenkins Consulting Practicum
Elective Courses		3
Select one of the following courses:
ECG 561	Applied Econometrics I
ECG 562	Applied Econometrics II
MBA 545	Decision Making under Uncertainty
MBA 548	Analytical Supply Chain Management
MBA 565	Marketing Analytics
MBA 566	Digital Marketing
MBA 590	Special Topics In Business Management (Innovation and the loT Marketplace)
Total Hours		12

¹: Students can select one of the following practicum course options, provided the project they complete in the course has an analytic focus. Students will need approval from the certificate director before enrolling in one of these courses for analytic certificate credit.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree: A four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent)
GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 in relevant undergraduate or graduate courses (exceptions available for graduate-level work)
Work Experience: Two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professional experience
English Proficiency (International Applicants): TOEFL or IELTS required unless eligible for a waiver
Grade Requirement: A grade of B- or better (3.0 GPA) must be maintained for certificate courses
Program Rules: No transfer credits or course substitutions. All coursework must be completed within four years.
NC State Students: Only students enrolled in Jenkins Graduate Programs can enroll in this certificate. Interested students should consult with their academic advisor.

Admissions and Tuition