Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
This graduate certificate offers comprehensive learning outcomes to students looking increase their knowledge of data analytics.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate Overview
The use of data analytics is rapidly expanding among organizations worldwide, spanning from small to large, private to public, and profit to nonprofit. Organizations are using data analytics to enhance their decision-making processes, as executives recognize the benefits of adopting new technologies and maximizing available data.
This certificate's curriculum provides an understanding of the essential skills that will enable students to effectively process and analyze large datasets. You’ll find courses that cover data analysis methods, data management, data warehousing, business intelligence.
The elective options allow students to tailor their learning experience to their specific interests. These electives include topics in data visualization, application development using VBA, data mining, and design. The curriculum will teach students to efficiently organize, store, and retrieve data for analysis purposes. After completing this certificate, students will have learned the fundamental skills necessary to begin to develop logical analytic models, construct data warehouses, build visually effective data displays and use sophisticated techniques to provide valuable insights into business.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate Highlights
High Quality Education
The Carl H. Lindner College has been AACSB accredited since 1906. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation. The value of this accreditation is paramount to business students and the schools they attend. AACSB ensures that schools deliver a high-quality education to their students by demanding accredited colleges pursue high stands and provide continuously relevant business education to students.
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Flexibility
- 100% online
- Only 12 credit hours
- Start in the fall, spring, or summer semester
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission to the online data analytics graduate certificate at the University of Cincinnati. Admission is selective and based on a combination of factors including academic and professional achievement, strong communication skills, and a proven record of effective leadership.
*Please Note: Applicants for the Data Analytics Certificate should have at least one course in inferential statistics but may meet this requirement by taking an additional course in the program (BANA7011 Data Analysis). If you have questions, speak with an Enrollment Services Advisor and they can help you through getting this course started.
Prerequisites
- Any student with an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, is eligible to apply for admission to a Graduate Certificate.
- Applicants for the data analytics certificate should have at least one course in inferential statistics but may meet this requirement by taking an additional course (BANA7011 Data Analysis) before starting the Data Analytics courses.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- Are currently serving in the US armed forces
- Are veterans of the US armed forces
You can find more information here. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
One letter of recommendation is needed for the graduate certificate program. Please provide the name, mailing address, and email address of your recommender.
Current resume or CV.
Statement of purpose essay, explaining in less than 500 words how the business analytics graduate certificate will further your career goals.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 1, 2026 July 1, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
- The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.
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For over 115 years, our students and graduates have achieved great success in business and service, our academic programs have earned national acclaim, and our faculty and subject matter experts have sparked innovation and insights through cutting-edge research. The Lindner College of Business empowers business problem solvers to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
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