The Business Analytics Certificate is composed of six courses (18 credit hours) from the core and electives in the MBI program. It offers an alternative to students not wishing to complete the entire MBI program. It helps students gain an increased level of knowledge associated with the analytics field, specifically in the context of business. The courses in the certificate help prepare students to analyze data, merge their findings, and present solutions to problems.
FOUNDATION COURSES
Foundation courses are required for those students admitted to the program with a limited business educational background. The requirement of these courses can be met based on undergraduate/graduate (transcripted) coursework completed or other methods that demonstrate an understanding and proficiency.
ACC 600 Accounting Skills (3 credits)
OR
ACC 610 Accounting in a Corporate Environment (2 credits)
CORE COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS)
MBI 615 Analytical Tools in Business Informatics (3 credits)
MBI 625 Information Systems in Organizations (3 credits)
MBI 635 Database Management Systems (3 credits)
MBI 684 Business Analytics (3 credits)
GUIDED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CREDIT HOURS)
MBI 660 Business Intelligence Development (3 credits)
MBI 662 Decision Analysis (3 credits)
MBI 668 Text Mining Analytics (3 credits)
MBI 694 Topics in Information Systems (1-3 credits)