Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
Business analytics skills are in high demand across industries, helping organizations make data-driven decisions and improve performance. The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate from Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business prepares you to collect, analyze and interpret complex data sets to uncover strategic insights and drive innovation.
This 12-hour, fully online program combines business management principles with advanced analytics techniques. Learn from experienced faculty as you explore how data analysis supports strategic decision-making, operational efficiency and business growth.
You’ll explore topics such as:
- Data analysis and business intelligence
- Data visualization and interpretation
- Strategic decision-making using analytics
- Predictive modeling and performance metrics
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate, you will be able to:
- Apply statistical techniques to analyze data.
- Employ predictive analytics to develop data-driven insights.
- Apply data-driven insights to make effective business decisions.
- Create compelling data visualizations that enhance effective storytelling.
Career Outcomes
- Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Chief Data Officer
- Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
- Data Architect
- Product Manager
Earn Digital Recognition
Students will earn a digital Business Analytics Graduate Certificate upon successful completion of the program. To further enhance your professional profile, Baylor awards a Credly digital badge alongside the graduate certificate. This verified credential can be easily included in your LinkedIn profile, your digital résumé or your email signature—making your achievement visible and verifiable to employers and peers.
Courses
In order to earn a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, students must complete 12 credit hours.
| QBA 5330 | Business Analytics for Decision Making* |
| QBA 5331 | Applications in Business Analytics |
| MIS 5342 | Business Intelligence |
| MIS 5343 | Data Visualization |
*QBA 5330 course must be taken first. Therefore, the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate can only start in Fall A, Spring A, or Summer A terms due to this requirement.
TOTAL: 12 Hours
Interested in continuing your education? Students who complete a graduate certificate can apply their coursework toward a Baylor MBA. Take the next step and explore how your graduate certificate can lead to a full graduate degree.
