About this Program

Business environments have experienced a rapid increase the volume of data that is collected, stored, managed, and analyzed in recent years. To be useful, this data must be analyzed and transformed into information and actionable knowledge. The graduate certificate in Business Analytics with Big Data provides students with business analytics knowledge and skills necessary in the modern data-centric business environment. Students learn to apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics techniques to business decision-making with an emphasis on predictive analytics and data analysis. In addition, students gain a working knowledge of data management methods.

Program Highlights

  • An understanding of analytic techniques and their application prepares students for success in data-focused professional environments that are becoming the norm.

  • This certificate provides exposure to the “full spectrum” of analytics, including data management, data analysis, visualization, forecasting, and business modeling methods.

  • Classes are taught by faculty with expertise in a variety of areas, including business statistics, information technology, business modeling and simulation, and supply chain management

  • Meshes well with MBA program, allowing MBA students to satisfy elective requirements with certificate classes

Available In-Person and Online
AT A GLANCE
Strome College of Business
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Certificate
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Budget Analysts

$78,680 Median Salary

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Business Intelligence Analysts

$108,020 Median Salary

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$71,450 Median Salary

Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

Management Analysts

$93,440 Median Salary

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Business Analytics & Big Data at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Business Analytics & Big Data should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
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Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

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