Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management Online
Upskill and advance with in-demand business intelligence and data analytics abilities applicable to a wide range of industries.
Overview
Build new skills quickly in our Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management online
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management online program at Fitchburg State University empowers you with in-demand skillsets in one of the nation’s fastest-growing employment sectors. Learn how to manage data analytics projects and extract actionable insights, with a firm understanding of legal, social, and ethical issues concerning data usage.
Along with completion in as few as five months, this online business analytics graduate certificate program provides an ideal stepping stone toward earning your Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Management, which also is available 100% online. All nine credit hours from the certificate program can be applied toward the MBA program. Whether you're looking to add to your expertise or start an MBA, this certificate complements any career goals.
Online courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for business analysts nationwide is expected to grow by as much as 25% through 2030.
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced analytics skills and tactics to pursue senior-level roles such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to strategically lead an initiative to select an area for analytics and subsequently design a plan for implementing an effective analytics initiative
- Students will be able to utilize tools to analyze the data presented to communicate the outcomes and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders in the discovery, implementation, and maintenance of such a program
- Students will be able to improve their design of analytics projects through their critique of current legal concerns, business analytics trends, ethical and social implications, technological advancement, and ethical and social implications both in the United States and internationally
- Students will be able to employ and apply appropriate technical and quantitative methods and techniques in the analysis of real-world business scenarios
- Students will be able to strategically lead an initiative to select an area for analytics and subsequently design a plan for implementing an effective analytics initiative
- Students will be able to utilize tools to analyze the data presented to communicate the outcomes and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders in the discovery, implementation, and maintenance of such a program
- Students will be able to improve their design of analytics projects through their critique of current legal concerns, business analytics trends, ethical and social implications, technological advancement, and ethical and social implications both in the United States and internationally
- Students will be able to employ and apply appropriate technical and quantitative methods and techniques in the analysis of real-world business scenarios
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced analytics skills and tactics to pursue senior-level roles such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
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Tuition
Invest in your future wisely with our low-cost tuition
Our online graduate certificate program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics Management Certificate | $436 | $1,308 | $3,924 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
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Calendar
Take note of these important deadlines
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/15/25 | 12/17/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 |
| Spring B | 3/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/11/25 |
| Summer A | 5/19/25 | 4/21/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/13/25 |
| Summer B | 7/10/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 |
| Fall A | 9/4/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/26/25 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/21/25 |
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Admissions
See how to apply to the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management online
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Transcripts from all institutions previously attended
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Build key skills in your business analytics graduate certificate online courses
For the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 3 courses covering 9 credit hours.
