Program Certificate in Business Analytics Online
Prepare for professional success in data-driven fields with the experiential learning and real-world business applications you will master in the Business Analytics Certificate online program. Expand your skills to include SAP and SAS software to prepare for any business opportunity.
Program Overview
What you need to know about our online graduate certificate
Gain the supplementary qualifications you need to expand your career in information analysis when you earn the Business Analytics Certificate online from Lamar University. Designed to give you an in-depth coverage of data analytics, this online graduate certificate program offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with different types of business intelligence and software application tools.
The LU online Business Analytics Certificate will empower you to make informed business decisions using data visualization and data mining techniques such as clustering, classification, association, forecasting and sequencing to discover hidden trends and data sets. This program features a specialty course on the emerging trends in IT-enabled healthcare.
Whether your goal is to pursue the next step in your career or continue to earn your MBA, this online graduate certificate in business analytics can prepare you for new career opportunities in as few as 6 months.
In this online business analytics program, you will learn:
- In-depth coverage of data analytics, giving you hands-on experience working with different types of data and the tools used to analyze it
- Business intelligence, the process of data, relationships and trends, and their impact on business decisions
- Interactive query tools, reporting tools, advanced Decision Support Systems and Executive Support Systems
- Reporting with SAP Business Objects Enterprise and SAP Crystal Reports, as well as data visualization software such as SAS Visual Analytics and Tableau
- In-depth coverage of data analytics, giving you hands-on experience working with different types of data and the tools used to analyze it
- Business intelligence, the process of data, relationships and trends, and their impact on business decisions
- Interactive query tools, reporting tools, advanced Decision Support Systems and Executive Support Systems
- Reporting with SAP Business Objects Enterprise and SAP Crystal Reports, as well as data visualization software such as SAS Visual Analytics and Tableau
Career outcomes for the Business Analytics Certificate include:
- Data Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Technical Business Analyst
- Business Operations Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Technical Business Analyst
- Business Operations Consultant
Accreditation
The Lamar University College of Business offers you access to a powerful business school alumni network and a business education backed by AACSB International accreditation – the gold standard of quality in business education worldwide.
Tuition
Pay our affordable program tuition as you go
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Program Certificate in Business Analytics online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics Certificate | $439 | $1,316 | $6,579 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
These are the dates you need to know
Our Program Certificate in Business Analytics online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/7/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
Review the admission requirements for this Business Analytics Certificate online
The Program Certificate in Business Analytics online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts*
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2.5 GPA
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require or college community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
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