16 credits
required for program
- Available online
Cost
$570 per credit
Timeframe
8 months
Discover an online graduate certificate in data analytics that offers training in the latest technologies and principles. Master the power of data and lead in the marketplace.
Our online data analytics certificate may be the right fit if you…
- Have strong math and analytical skills
- Enjoy analyzing information and solving problems
- Desire a career that offers the flexibility to work in a variety of fields
- Value faith-infused curriculum
- Appreciate an online format that fits your busy life
- Crave an interactive and supportive virtual community
Why study data analytics at Northwestern?
More than ever, businesses need data analysts with cutting-edge skills and a solid moral compass. Our graduate certificate in data analytics, created by experts from NASA and the UNW faculty, is intentionally designed to be both realistically attainable and undeniably valuable.
Discover an online data analytics certificate where you will receive expert instruction in business, ethics, and leadership. Plus, receive training in the latest technologies—including Tableau, SAS, R, JMP, and Hadoop—as well as experience in cloud computing and virtual servers.
Experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
Program Features
- Training in the latest technologies, including Tableau, SAS, R, JMP, and Hadoop
- Expert faculty who are actively practicing data analysts
- Faith-infused curriculum that interlocks faith and purpose
- Courses optimized for quality and user experience
- Fully transferable toward the completion of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL), should you decide to continue your studies.
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FAQ | Data Analytics Certificate
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Definitely. We know it can be nerve-wracking to take the next step toward your goals, especially as you consider how pursuing a graduate certificate will fit into your busy life.
That’s why we’ve created a value-packed data analytics certificate that provides a manageable workload for a busy adult. Experience flexible education and student-friendly courses all within a convenient online or blended format—so you don’t have to choose between your responsibilities and an education.
Yes! It is a top priority to make quality education affordable so that you can ignite your calling right here at UNW. You can expect competitive tuition that’s actually less than the cost of most state undergraduate programs.
More than our commitment to an affordable education, though, is our commitment to a valuable one. Invest in an education at UNW that offers faith-infused learning, a highly interactive online community, courses taught by actively practicing faculty, and student-friendly course design.
Absolutely. We believe online students of all ages thrive in a learning environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged. Our online data analytics program, steeped in faith-infused principles, offers access to free tutoring and coaching resources, personal academic advising, optional live-learning sessions, and—of course—our highly interactive virtual community.
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with a foundation for success in the real world. A data analytics certificate can open doors to careers in business, financial services, forensics, healthcare, high-tech, retail, and more.
UNW alumni have taken on roles such as business/system analysts, data scientists, financial analysts, IT managers, operations research analysts, statisticians, and more.
We recognize that faith often plays a central role in one’s professional life. Through this certificate program, you will be trained in the latest technologies and principles to harness the power of data and lead in the marketplace with faith and skill. Not only will you be equipped with real-world knowledge, you’ll learn how to use it to exemplify Christ in your daily professional responsibilities.
There’s a huge shift taking place; companies have a lot of data that is not getting used. The next generation of business leaders need to know how to mine and use data to inform key business decisions.
A good question is, ‘What areas of industry will be looking at data analytics?’ And I can hardly think of anyone that will not be looking at this. It’s from the travel industry, to the banking industry, to the insurance industry. There’s a whole list of other things coming along that I think are going to be very big disruptors and this is a field in which you can play a part in that.
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Career Opportunities
A data analytics program provides you with a foundation for success in the real world. At UNW, earning a graduate certificate in data analytics online will prepare you for careers in financial services, forensics, healthcare, high-tech, retail, and more.
What types of work are related to data analytics?
- Business Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Computer Programmer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Financial Planner
- IT Manager
- Middle School/High School Mathematics Teacher
- Mobile App Developer
- Network Administrator
- Software Developer
- Statistician
- Systems Analyst
- Transportation Logistics Specialist
- Web Developer
Note: Roles in some settings may require additional education or training
What will I learn?
As you pursue an online graduate certificate in data analytics at UNW, you will learn to utilize industry-standard analytical tools, visualize data, and communicate results. Dive into this practical certificate that will prepare you to be a successful data analyst in a variety of fields.
DAL 5625
Business Statistics and Analytics
This course will expose students to business statistics, the interpretation of data and results, and the ability to plan and execute statistical tests. Emphasis will be placed on applying the appropriate parameter and non-parametric analysis methods to investigate, test, and summarize data into business intelligence. The course will introduce business case materials, data discovery projects, analysis methods, and best practices in presenting technical results.
DAL 5675
Forecasting Economic Principles and Applications
This course will present a comprehensive overview to time series forecasting models, interpretations, and methods to assess model accuracy, comparisons, and understand when models decay. Students will be introduced to a vast array of industry and organizational data to highlight applications and real business case situations. Course materials will focus on documenting and the development of effective technical/applied presentations. Students will use leading commercial analytical software tools that include JMP, SAS Studio, Tableau, and BayesiaLab.
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