Online Certificate in Business Analytics
Nationally Ranked in 14 Online Categoriesby U.S. News & World Report
$829/1029
per credit (in-state/out-of-state)
$7461
total cost (OH residents)
9
total credits
6 months
to complete
Upskill your career in Business Analytics in under 6 months
Learn the real-world application of analytics from day one of instruction, so you'll be able to immediately apply what you learn to the workplace. The program is designed to be a low-code environment that focuses on the essentials, so you don't need a technical background to apply. For those professionals looking to advance in their careers, analytics training can provide the technical expertise to stand out in the job market. All credits from this certificate can also be applied to select master’s degrees.
Our in-state and out-of-state cost per credit is affordable: $829 for Ohio residents and $1,029 for out-of-state students.
Next Application Date:
2/16/26
Next Start Date:
3/02/26
Choose from six start dates per year.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Get Your Application Fee Waiver Code*. Must be requested before applying. Speak with a Student Engagement Specialist today!
Gain Expertise Using the Following Tools:
Upskill by becoming more proficient using these tools in your Business Analytics career.
Excel
RStudio
Solver Analytics
Anaconda
SQL
Spyder
Tableau
Python
Learn more about the tools you'll use.
Develop In-Demand Skills Employers Want
Our curriculum emphasizes the business value of analytics and how predictive analytics can be used to solve problems, identify opportunities and create a competitive advantage for organizations.
Prepare for Business Analytics Careers and Salaries
Study at a Top Ranked and AACSB Accredited University
4th consecutive year
Ohio University named the best value public
university in the state of Ohio
U.S. News & World Report
Nationally Ranked
In 14 online categories
U.S. News & World Report
#53
Ranking for America’s Top Colleges
Newsweek
Complete our Immersive Certificate Program in Just 3 Courses
The online Business Analytics Certificate delivers a comprehensive exploration of business analytics methods, software and strategy. If you are looking to stand out in the job market, analytics training can provide the necessary technical expertise.
7 week
courses, instructor led
9 credits
stackable to select master’s degrees
100%
Online
AACSB
Accredited
Courses:
MBA 6320 Descriptive Analytics:
- Credit Hours: 3 credits
- Duration: 7 weeks
Business analytics can be subcategorized into three primary fields of study. These fields include descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Descriptive analytics serves as a foundation to all other forms of analytics. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with the skills to effectively summarize, visualize, and manage data within software environments that are commonly used in various business contexts. In this course, topics include, but are not limited to, measures of central location, measures of dispersion, discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis tests, as well as data visualization. In addition, students are introduced to predictive and prescriptive analytics topics for business applications.
MBA 6390 Predictive Analytics
- Credit Hours: 3 credits
- Duration: 7 weeks
Predictive analytics encompasses a variety of statistical and machine learning techniques and applications within business environments. The primary goal of this course is to discover and apply relationships found within historic datasets in order to make predictions about the future or otherwise unknown events. In this hands-on course, students are introduced to concepts related to constructing, testing, and applying predictive models in various business settings. From this perspective, students utilize software tools in order to conduct an analysis of continuous, classification, and clustering models.
Electives:
MBA 6325 Prescriptive Analytics
- Credit Hours: 3 credits
- Duration: 7 weeks
Prescriptive analytics includes a variety of topics related to decision-making within the context of business problems and applications. The primary goal of this course is to develop a model of a business scenario within a software environment. Students employ mathematical techniques that support or automate a course of action that should be taken by decision-makers. In this hands-on course, students are introduced to concepts related to constructing, testing, and applying prescriptive models and techniques that are common in business settings. From this perspective, students utilize software tools in order to apply a variety of decision-making techniques, including optimization and simulation.
MBA 6490 Predictive Analytics II
- Credit Hours: 3 credits
- Duration: 7 weeks
In this course, students explore a variety of pre-processing, predictive modeling, and post-processing concepts, techniques, and methodologies within a software environment that is commonly used in business. In particular, students learn advanced methods of pre-processing which is an essential step in developing supervised and unsupervised models for successful applications in business. In addition, students learn a variety of advanced methods of post-processing which help to extract insights from the data that they explore.
Level Up Your Expertise in Business Analytics with Two Additional Certificates...
Advanced Business Analytics Certificate
Credits: 9
Duration: under 6 months
Cost per credit: $829 (OH residents)
Business Analytics Leadership Certificate
Credits: 9
Duration: under 6 months
Cost per credit: $829 (OH residents)
...Or You Can Stack Your Learning to a Degree
All 9 credits can be stacked to select master’s degrees.
Support Services for Adult Learners
With our Online Career Acceleration Team You’ll Have Access to:
Virtual career coaching
Resume support
Mock interviews
Personal brand development support
Personalized job search support
Virtual career-oriented events and trainings
Support for Military-Affiliated Students
Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.
As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.
It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
You May Qualify for a 15% Incentive Tuition Scholarship If You Are:
- Alumni of Ohio University
- Employee at an Ohio University Corporate Partner
- Military Active Duty or Veteran
See if you qualify!
Frequently Answered Questions
We’re sure you have some questions! Below we’ve listed a few that we have heard often. Have others? Just contact a Student Engagement Specialist and they’ll be happy to answer.
What are the admissions requirements?
- Online Application
- Application Fee: $35
- Required Degree: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Additional Requirements: Current resume
- Transfer Policy: Transfer up to 3 credits
What do I earn upon completing this certificate program?
You will earn an Ohio University Business Analytics Certificate.
How many hours per week can I expect to dedicate to the coursework?
15 hrs per week, on average.
What is the in-state and out-of-state tuition?
- $7,461 Ohio in-state total tuition
- $7,632 out-of-state total tuition
Is the program eligible for financial aid?
Yes, this certificate program is eligible for financial aid.
How does stacking to a degree work?
All 9 credits in the certificate program can be seamlessly transferred into the following master’s programs:
- Master of Business Analytics (MBAn)
- Master of Accountancy and Analytics (MAcc)
- Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Science in Management (MSM)
Students have six years to transfer these credits into the master’s program. Students must apply to the master’s program separately and submit required application documents. Application fee can be waived.
Do you offer support helping me find a career?
Yes, we provide strategic career support for all online graduate students through career services and the GradCAT program. As a student you'll have access to career services including relevant virtual workshops. Then, beginning your last 2 semesters, you will have access to advanced personalized career coaching and management with a dedicated team of experts, followed by lifetime annual career coaching sessions.
Sources and Disclaimer
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/.
*Please note we cannot grant fee waivers to applicants that have already submitted an application in our system. You must request your fee waiver by speaking with a Student Engagement Specialist AFTER creating your account and BEFORE submitting your application. No refunds will be made to students requesting a fee waiver after they have submitted an application.