Tara Brinkoetter
Director of Enrollment for Online & Graduate Studies & Student Services
Baker Online
Gain in-Depth Data Analytics Skills to Improve Business
In today’s data-driven business world, organizations rely on skilled professionals who can harness the power of data to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and drive growth. Baker University’s Graduate Business Certificate in Data Analytics provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a sought-after data analytics expert, ready to transform the way organizations operate.
Our 100 percent online certificate in data analytics caters to both experienced professionals and those new to the field, providing a solid foundation in data analysis, modeling, and interpretation.
Through hands-on experience, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to leverage data to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and achieve organizational goals.
Our comprehensive data analytics courses will give you the confidence and know-how to apply business intelligence, data visualization, and other applicable statistical tools to real-world challenges. This will not only enhance your marketability but also open doors to a wide range of high-demand positions.
Enroll now: 30% discount (off $637 per credit hour) for new students.
Program Details: Data Analytics Certificate
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to navigate the complex field of data and business analytics. Our data analytics classes are taught by experienced industry professionals who will provide you with real-world insights and guidance.
DTA 510 Advanced Business Data and Analytics
This data analytics course covers applied job skills in close connection to the concepts and theories that drive daily decisions relevant to data analysis and business intelligence. Each module will focus on the primary theme. You’ll start by grappling with real-world cases, then methodically drill down to solve the problems from a technical approach. A few of these topics include applications of statistics, data visualization tools in Excel, linear regression, time series, classification algorithms, and bias in data.
DTA 520 Data Visualization
In this data analytics course, you’ll explore the skills, concepts, and theories relevant to data visualization and its applications. You’ll learn the theoretical fundamentals and design principles of data-based visualizations, how to spot misleading and untruthful visualizations, and how to use Tableau, a leading data visualization software. You’ll also learn visualization best practices, learn how to design usable dashboards, and sharpen your analytical skills. This course is hands-on, allowing you to merge, join, and download data from several sources for their visualizations.
DTA 530 Data Management
In this data analytics class for aspiring analysts who understand Microsoft Excel but have little to no coding experience, you’ll learn how to answer questions using data. The modules provide you with in-demand job skills with a focus on real-world applications. You’ll learn about the different types of SQL, data aggregation, and how to join tables in SQL.
DTA 570 Applied Data Analytics
This capstone course provides you with an opportunity to apply skills learned throughout the program—both core analytical skills and soft skills such as problem-solving and communication—on complex, real-world projects. You’ll work in small teams to play active roles in project planning, scheduling, and presenting data from an array of verticals, such as digital marketing, business operations, finance, and health care. This data analytics course serves as your final preparation for entering the workforce.
Data Analytics Certificate Highlights
Data analytics is one of the fastest-growing fields, and our certificate will prepare you for a wide range of high-demand positions. Here are highlights of the data analytics certificate program:
- Industry expert faculty. Our faculty are experienced data analytics professionals who will provide you with real-world insights into business analytics and other data-driven sectors.
- Online. Our graduate certificate in data analytics was built for working professionals. Study 100 percent online, full- or part-time.
- Hands-on experience. You’ll complete real-world projects featuring case studies from Silicon Valley tech businesses and the health, finance, and social welfare fields.
Data Analytics Certificate Enrollment Requirements
To enroll in our data analytics certificate program, follow these steps:
- Complete the application form (choose NDS: nondegree seeking).
- Submit an official or unofficial transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
- Have access to email and the Internet.
What Can You Do With Your Data Analytics Certificate?
Data analytics is a rapidly growing field with soaring demand and lucrative earning potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for all computer-related occupations is $104,660.
Furthermore, the BLS projects remarkable job growth for these positions, with a 23 percent increase expected for computer and information research scientists and a 35 percent increase for data scientists over the next decade. Our data analytics certificate equips you to meet this demand, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities:
- Analytics manager
- Blockchain engineer
- Business analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Computer systems engineer or architect
- Data analyst or scientist
- Digital forensics analyst
- Document management specialist
- Financial analyst
- Information security engineer
- Information systems technologist or technician
- IT project manager
- Market research analyst
- Operations research analyst
- Risk analyst
- Supply chain analyst
- Web administrator
Return on Investment for Data Analytics Certificate Students
Baker University is highly ranked for best online programs. A study completed by Georgetown University found that Baker offers the highest ROI of private universities in Kansas. And according to the U.S. Department of Education, our alumni earn the highest average salaries among graduates of universities in Kansas.
Baker Is Military Friendly
Baker University is one of the Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the United States, according to Military Advanced Education. Baker offers a variety of benefits to veterans and active-duty service members and their spouses.
Related Programs at Baker University
Not sure if our certificate in data analytics is right for you? Baker University also offers these graduate-level programs that provide opportunities to empower business through innovation and leadership:
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Graduate Business Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics