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Applied Data Analytics in Technology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Location(s): Online


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About the Program


The Applied Data Analytics Technology Graduate Certificate is 100% online and will provide professionals the knowledge to effectively and efficiently apply data analysis and visualization techniques to drive data-based decision making. Students will gain the skills to identify and design analytic processes to improve the overall flow of information and the quality of decision-making within an organization. They will become more proficient in applying data technology and analytics skills when interacting with business analysts or use these skills to take on business analyst-related responsibilities.

Students can also choose to continue their education and add to their plan of study a Master’s in Computer and Information Technology (with a concentration in Data Analysis) or the Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics.

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Program Requirements


9 Credits Required

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will:

  • Understand concepts, models, and methods useful for applying data analytics in technical environments.
  • Analyze data sets to improve decision making.
  • Provide data visualization techniques for informing trends in data.

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