Graduate Certificate in Applied Analytics – Boston
With the proliferation of data across all sectors of the global economy, there is an immediate need for individuals to be knowledgeable in how to harness data for continuous analysis and study. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Analytics prepares students to draw on analytical findings to make key decisions in an organization’s strategy.
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Overview
In a global environment where digital transformation is a major driver of organizational performance, there is an immediate need for individuals to be knowledgeable in how to harness data for continuous analysis and study.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Analytics prepares you to serve as strategic business partners in an organization with a targeted curriculum focused on the analytical, technological, and human literacies of data.
With an emphasis on experiential learning, you then apply the principles, tools and methods of analytics from the classroom to complex real-world problems under the supervision of expert faculty.
Graduates of this certificate program will be equipped with the skills to understand and analyze data, making them valued assets across all industries, departments, and seniority levels.
Program objectives
- Build the foundational knowledge and skills critical to pursue data analytics as a profession
- Demonstrate the knowledge of advanced tools in data analytics
- Integrate the major theories, tools, and approaches in data analytics to identify data-driven insights for informed business process management
- Design and deliver presentations, reports, and recommendations that coherently and effectively translate technical results and data solutions
- Articulate and effectively defend the significance of leadership, governance and ethics for data analytics in a local, national or global context
Unique Features
- Classes available online and on three Northeastern campuses for maximum flexibility.
- Program is stackable, allowing for students to take a course as a nondegree professional development option, take a series of courses to earn a certificate, or earn a certificate and stack up to 18 quarter hours (6 courses) into the Master of Professional Studies in Analytics.
Career Prospects
In-demand data-oriented careers include business intelligence analyst, business/management analyst, compensation/benefits analyst, financial analyst, HRIS analyst, and operations analyst.
Median Pay for Data Scientists, May 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get Set With a Custom Course Plan
Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
Required Core Courses
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Credits 3.00 |
Electives
Complete two of the following:
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Credits 3.00 |
Cost and Tuition
Tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
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Admissions
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that the university's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.
- Professional resumé
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of admission)
- The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
- English Language Proficiency Proof: Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
- Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
- A BS in engineering or computer science, or previous coursework in math and/or statistics, is required.
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