Industry Snapshot
This certificate is designed to help you prepare for work in database design, data warehousing, data modeling, or predictive analytics.
250K
Jobs in Business Analytics
There are more than 250,000 people employed in the business analytics and enterprise software publishing industry in the United States as of 2021.
Source: IBIS WORLD | “Business Analytics & Enterprise Software Publishing in the US" | 2020
Additional Program Information
- Program Admission Requirements
- Student Organizations
You must meet the criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and also provide one of the following items (reflecting course completion or industry certification):
- An official transcript reflecting completion of courses at the 200-level or higher in statistics and computer programming from a regionally accredited college or university (credit from other accredited institutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Proof of industry certification, such as IBM certification in Cognos, Risk Analytics, SPSS, SAS certification, Microsoft certification, Certified Analytics Professional, Certified Business Intelligence Professional, or Certified Health Data Analyst
Computing Club
The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.
Marketing Club
This club provides opportunities for students to learn more about the field of marketing, discuss their shared interests, and network with classmates and faculty members.
You must meet the criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and also provide one of the following items (reflecting course completion or industry certification):
- An official transcript reflecting completion of courses at the 200-level or higher in statistics and computer programming from a regionally accredited college or university (credit from other accredited institutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Proof of industry certification, such as IBM certification in Cognos, Risk Analytics, SPSS, SAS certification, Microsoft certification, Certified Analytics Professional, Certified Business Intelligence Professional, or Certified Health Data Analyst
Computing Club
The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.
Marketing Club
This club provides opportunities for students to learn more about the field of marketing, discuss their shared interests, and network with classmates and faculty members.
