16 credits
required for program
- Available Online
Cost
$595 + $25 tech fee 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 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 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
- 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
Still have questions about earning an online certificate in data analytics? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions!
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.
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.
Program Highlights
View highlights, career paths and courses related to the Data Analytics Certificate.
What types of work are related to this degree?
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.
BUA 5620
Data Analysis and Decision Making
This course is designed to equip organizational leaders to make use of qualitative and quantitative data analysis for effective decision making within various types of organizations. Students explore and practice the use of quantitative techniques, such as simple and higher level statistics, probability, investment analysis, and financial statement trend analysis. These techniques and the presentation of results are applied in real-world business situations through business cases.
DAL 4045
Generative AI and Ethics
This course explores the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its transformative impact on business applications, and its significant ethical and societal challenges. AI is revolutionizing industries by providing predictive insights, enhancing personalized customer experiences, optimizing management processes, and improving risk assessment strategies. Students will explore how AI intersects with social ethics, addressing fundamental questions about human life, values, and purpose.
DAL 5655
Data Modeling for Business Analytics
(PQ: C or better in DAL5625) The aim of this course is to develop modeling techniques to go beyond basic descriptive statistics and introduce students to a variety of methods that are informative and technically advanced and provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to examine data in a variety of applications and settings. The course will provide a theoretical background, but the primary focus will be on the application of data modeling algorithms, which include logistic regression, decision trees (Bootstrap Forests and Boosted Tree), artificial neural networks, deep neural networks, ensemble models, principal component analysis, and explore machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Course materials will encompass a wide selection of industries, and students will be introduced to leading commercial analytical software tools that include JMP, SAS Studio, Tableau, and BayesiaLab.
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