Understanding business data is one thing. Knowing what to do with it is what sets you apart. In UMass Boston’s Business Analytics Certificate program, you’ll learn to interpret data and use what you find to guide business strategy. Through four focused courses, you’ll learn techniques in machine learning and data mining and apply them across industries, from healthcare and finance to retail. Designed for working professionals and offered fully online, the program lets you add business analytics to your career without committing to a full degree.
Here’s your chance to:
Apply your certificate credits toward UMass Boston’s MBA, MS in Business Analytics, or MS in Information Technology if you decide to continue your education.
Study machine learning and data mining techniques used in business analytics.
Complete your coursework fully online in a format designed for working professionals.
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Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the Business Analytics Certificate and the application process.
Get support with course selection and career planning through academic advising and the College of Management’s dedicated Career Services Director. Strengthen your résumé and portfolio, practice for interviews, and meet professionals through networking events, company visits, and career fairs.
Here’s where this degree can take you:
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Research Analyst
Example Employers of Program Graduates
UMass Boston Business Analytics Certificate alumni launch careers at top companies in all industries in Boston and across the country, including:
Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Deadlines:
Fall Deadline: June 15
Spring Deadline: December 1
Application Fee:The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Program Cost Information: Significant on-campus tuition discounts are available to residents of Massachusetts, the other New England states, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. For more detailed information on costs, visit the Bursar's website to learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information.
Current résumé highlighting professional and academic experience
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (United States bachelor's or equivalent required)
One (1) letters of recommendation from professional or academic references
Applicants must provide the name and email address for one (1) reference as part of the online application. Those references will receive an email notification directing them to a secure site to submit their recommendation. If references prefer to type a traditional letter, it should be sent as a PDF attachment referencing the applicant's name, student ID number, and program of interest to GADocs@umb.edu.
Statement of intent essay explaining your goals and reasons for applying to the program
Not ready to commit to a full master’s degree? Start with four online courses in business analytics and put what you learn to work in your career. If the certificate gives you what you need, stop there. If you decide you want to keep going, your credits can apply toward UMass Boston’s MBA, MS in Business Analytics, or MS in Information Technology.
