Data Analytics Certificate

The data analytics certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as a certificate as part of the MBA or  Business Intelligence and Analytics M.S. Whether you enroll in the data analytics certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

The data analytics certificate program requires completion of 12 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in courses taken at Saint Joseph's University. Students choosing to stack their MBA  with a data analytics certificate must have a strong background in business statistic and quantitative methods, and demonstrate these skills by completing the online ALEKS module.

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What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Organizations increasingly rely on data to drive strategic business decisions, making data analytics among today’s fastest-growing and highest-paid professions. The data analytics certificate is designed to prepare you to apply analytics techniques to large data sets to support decisions across application domains. The courses are designed for learners with a quantitative background who want to advance their skills.

  • You’ll learn statistical and scientific methods for data analysis through hands-on exercises and video instruction from Saint Joseph's University faculty experts, preparing you to make sound, evidence-based decisions that drive business performance in any function.

  • Saint Joseph’s University now offers the opportunity to complete an MBA degree through stackable certificates. Students with an interest in pursuing a future in data analytics have the option to stack the MBA core certificate with the data analytics certificate and one additional certificate of your choosing, helping you complete your MBA in as little as one year.

    By combining a certificate with one of the second stackable MBA certificate options listed below, you will be prepared to advance your career with the confidence needed in an ever-changing business world.

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What Can You Do with a Data Analytics Certificate?

Students who pursue the data analytics certificate can pursue several career paths, including the following:

  • Data Analyst
  • Actuary
  • Data Engineer
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Business Intelligence Professional

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • Affordable tuition rates can be found on our tuition and fees website.*

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page for a detailed breakdown.

    Financial Aid & Discount Eligibility: Financial aid and discount options may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.

  • Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.

Admission Information

    • Apply online.
    • Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    • Submit a personal statement.
    • Submit resume.
    • Submit two letters of recommendation.

    Visit our graduate admission information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines and how to submit your application.

  • Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

    Start Terms:

    1. Fall: August and October
    2. Spring: January and March
    3. Summer: May

  • If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.

  • SJU is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

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