Certificate in Business Analytics

Starts summer 2013.

This program is designed to produce professionals who can analyze massive amounts of data in business, governments, and other industries. Topics include relational database systems, multi-dimensional modeling, data warehousing, data mining, big data analytics, web analytics, and business intelligence.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

1. A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
2. A minimum of 2 years of full time work experience
3. Competency in statistics
4. A competitive GMAT score

Course Requirements

Course descriptions: Information Systems

5 required courses (15 credits)

Course Credits  
IS 566: Database Systems 3
IS 567: Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3
IS 568: Big Data Analytics 3
IS 569: Internet and Web Analytics 3
IS 589: Capstone Project in Business Intelligence 3

Total credits required    
15

Next Steps

  • You need to apply for the certificate program as a regular student via our application page: http://www.seattleu.edu/albers/gradadmissions/  
  • Once you are accepted, you may start any term (fall, winter, spring or summer). 
  • You can find schedules of classes on on our website at: http://www.seattleu.edu/albers/gradresources/  
  • Length of program depends on when classes are being offered and how many you wish to take per term.
  • Cost is $778 per credit plus fees. (Certificate requirement: 15 credits.)

For more information, contact Jeff Millard at millardj@seattleu.edu.