Business Analytics

Unique Features

• Learn up-to-the-minute concepts and tools for getting the most out of your data—in just four or five courses.
• Tailor your learning by choosing electives that align with your goals, exploring topics such as advanced data mining, visual dashboards, or coding languages.
• Deepen your learning with experience through applied projects and real-world case studies.
• Access career guidance from expert counselors at Northeastern’s office of Employer Engagement and Career Design.
• Grow your professional network by studying with peers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.
• Build toward a future master’s degree at Northeastern by earning credits you can apply toward an eligible program.

Program Objectives

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is designed to help professionals—both experienced in and new to data analytics—upgrade their data skills and learn to apply those skills in the pursuit of better business strategy. This flexible program deepens your knowledge base in just four or five courses, giving you a valuable credential that you can leverage for a more senior role at your current job, use as a stepping stone toward a new position, or build the foundation for a future master’s degree at Northeastern.

The coursework combines the best of current data tools and techniques that apply to all business functions with deeper dives into specialized topics, such as the business applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Career Outlook

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a powerful step toward accelerating your career. The program can help current data professionals grow their repertoire of tools and techniques—or build a knowledge base for experienced professionals in other areas who want to backfill crucial data skills.

Employers especially value the signature D’Amore-McKim emphasis on the role of data and technology in the global marketplace. Depending on your experience and available opportunities, you may be able to leverage your graduate certificate for a role with more influence on decision-making, a higher salary, or greater job security—or land a new position altogether. You may also consider applying credits earned toward an eligible master’s degree at Northeastern, such as the Part-Time MBA program.

Accreditation Information

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.