Business Analytics Advanced Certificate
Accelerate Your Career with Business Analytics Expertise
Data drives success. Gain the skills to harness its power with St. Thomas Aquinas College’s 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics—a fast, flexible, and fully online program designed for professionals ready to lead in a data-driven world.
Businesses rely on analytics to uncover opportunities, streamline operations, and drive strategic decision-making. Professionals who can translate raw data into actionable insights are in high demand across industries. This program equips you with the expertise to bridge the gap between data and business strategy.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Manage business analytics, bridging the gap between raw data and actionable business intelligence
- Leverage analytics tools to optimize business performance
- Transform insights into strategy for leadership and decision-making
MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT
The College remains dedicated to providing affordable access to graduate education and is offering all 15-credit Advanced Business Certificates at a 50% tuition discount. All certificate courses seamlessly stack into our full MBA program—with a discounted rate on remaining MBA courses if you choose to continue.
Advance in your current role, pivot into a data-focused career, or gain the skills to lead with confidence. The future belongs to those who can turn data into strategy—start your journey today.
At a glance
- 15-credit advanced certificate
- Fully online
- Under $10,000
CONTACT
- Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220
HIGH DEMAND CAREER PATH
Data-driven companies are 77% more likely to exceed their goals. (Source: Deloitte)
With 6 in 10 Fortune 1000 companies struggling to build analytics cultures, the demand for leaders who can bridge business and data has never been higher.
Curriculum Overview
Master the art of data visualization and narrative-building. Learn how to present complex insights in a way that drives business decisions.
Develop advanced skills in financial and operational modeling using spreadsheets. Learn to analyze large datasets and make strategic recommendations.
Gain proficiency in Python for data analysis, workflow automation, and predictive modeling. Designed for students with little or no prior programming experience.
Explore the intersection of AI and business analytics. Learn how AI can enhance data analysis and decision-making while ensuring ethical implementation.
POWERED BY RIZE
St. Thomas Aquinas College, in partnership with Rize, offers an innovative Business Analytics concentration designed to equip students with high-demand skills for today’s data-driven world. Developed with input from industry leaders and taught by experienced professionals, this program blends real-world knowledge with hands-on experience, preparing students for career success. Through Rize, students engage with a diverse network of peers from other institutions, gaining fresh perspectives and valuable insights that enhance their learning experience.
All online MBA students must have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements for accessing virtual classrooms and specialized software for coursework.
READY TO APPLY?
Applicants for the Advanced Certificates are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a minimum of a 2.8 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale.
The application process is simple:
- Complete the free Graduate Application
- Submit your Official Transcript(s)
- Submit the contact information for two professional recommenders on your application
- Preference is for one to be from a faculty member for recent graduates
- Submit your current resume
For students with an undergraduate degree outside the United States, applicants must have a transcript evaluation completed by a current member of NACES. St. Thomas Aquinas partners with SpanTran to help you select the right evaluation at a discounted rate. Access the application here: SpanTran Application – St. Thomas Aquinas College. TOEFL Scores may be required for some international applicants.