Business Analytics & Big Data (Graduate Certificate)
Business environments have experienced a rapid increase the volume of data that is collected, stored, managed, and analyzed in recent years. To be useful, this data must be analyzed and transformed into information and actionable knowledge. The graduate certificate in Business Analytics with Big Data provides students with business analytics knowledge and skills necessary in the modern data-centric business environment. Students learn to apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics techniques to business decision-making with an emphasis on predictive analytics and data analysis. In addition, students gain a working knowledge of data management methods.
Business Analytics & Big Data (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Business Analytics & Big Data at ODU like?
Business environments have experienced a rapid increase the volume of data that is collected, stored, managed, and analyzed in recent years. To be useful, this data must be analyzed and transformed into information and actionable knowledge. The graduate certificate in Business Analytics with Big Data provides students with business analytics knowledge and skills necessary in the modern data-centric business environment. Students learn to apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics techniques to business decision-making with an emphasis on predictive analytics and data analysis. In addition, students gain a working knowledge of data management methods.
Program Highlights
What makes Business Analytics & Big Data at ODU unique?
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An understanding of analytic techniques and their application prepares students for success in data-focused professional environments that are becoming the norm.
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This certificate provides exposure to the “full spectrum” of analytics, including data management, data analysis, visualization, forecasting, and business modeling methods.
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Classes are taught by faculty with expertise in a variety of areas, including business statistics, information technology, business modeling and simulation, and supply chain management
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Meshes well with MBA program, allowing MBA students to satisfy elective requirements with certificate classes
Available On-Campus and Online
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Management Analysts
$93,440
MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$71,450
MEDIAN SALARY
Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
Budget Analysts
$78,680
MEDIAN SALARY
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Business Intelligence Analysts
$91,080
MEDIAN SALARY
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Business Analytics & Big Data at ODU?
BNAL 415:
Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications
This course addresses advanced business analytics techniques and the application of such techniques to large data sets. Some alternative business analytics strategies are introduced. Descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models are included. Topics covered in this course include data visualization and exploration, cluster analysis, and developing and calibrating predictive models for big data. Applications of multivariate, logistic, and probit regression to business analytics are discussed. Software packages such as SAS/JMP/SPSS may be used. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BNAL 306 and a declared major in the University or permission from the Dean
BNAL 503:
Data Visualization and Exploration
This course introduces students to concepts and processes, technologies, and methodologies that are commonly used in data visualization that an organization may use to enhance its descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive methods for making fact-based decisions. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BNAL 306 or an equivalent course or instructor's permission.
BNAL 721:
Simulation Modeling for Business Systems
This course covers both the theory and application of simulation modeling and analysis to business systems. Both discrete-event and continuous simulation modeling approaches are covered, using a major commercial simulation package. Emphasis will be on the use of simulation as a tool to support business decision making. Prerequisites: BNAL 606 or STAT 330 or MSIM 601 or BNAL 476 or BNAL 576 or BNAL 722 or BNAL 822.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Business Analytics & Big Data at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Business Analytics & Big Data should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
Dean Chatfield
Location:
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Office:
757-683-4880
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Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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