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
- Experience Recommended for Success
- Student Organizations
To be admitted to the program, you must meet the standard criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and provide one of the following.
- An official transcript reflecting completion of coursework 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
Note: The complete admission file must be reviewed before you can enroll in
(6 Credits, DATA 610).
- We recommend a background in software programming and statistics.
- If you do not have demonstrated experience or prior coursework in programming, you may be required to complete additional coursework; if you have not taken programming courses, we strongly recommend you take
(0 Credits, UCSP 635) and
(0 Credits, UCSP 636) or equivalent - If you lack a background in statistics, you must take
(3 Credits, STAT 200) or equivalent. - We recommend
(0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
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.
To be admitted to the program, you must meet the standard criteria for graduate admission at UMGC and provide one of the following.
- An official transcript reflecting completion of coursework 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
Note: The complete admission file must be reviewed before you can enroll in
(6 Credits, DATA 610).
- We recommend a background in software programming and statistics.
- If you do not have demonstrated experience or prior coursework in programming, you may be required to complete additional coursework; if you have not taken programming courses, we strongly recommend you take
(0 Credits, UCSP 635) and
(0 Credits, UCSP 636) or equivalent - If you lack a background in statistics, you must take
(3 Credits, STAT 200) or equivalent. - We recommend
(0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
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.