Certificate
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About the Accelerated Business Data Analytics Certificate at Loyola
Online. 10 Weeks. At Your Convenience. Get the skills you need to interpret data and make data-driven business decisions in our accelerated, online Business Data Analytics Certificate program.
The online certificate in Business Data Analytics is a graduate-level, five-course certificate that prepares professionals in any industry to derive value from data and understand the business implications. It provides an essential foundation for business professionals who need to acquire skills and credentials in business analytics. Successful certificate program students come from a variety of backgrounds and undergraduate degrees.
Program Structure
Courses are asynchronous, which allows you to take the five courses from any location in the world and participate at any time of the day.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Accelerated Business Data Analytics Certificate
The Quinlan School of Business is among the 5% of the world's business schools that meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation.
- Focused curriculum
- Flexible, convenient format to achieve results quickly
- Nationally ranked business education
- Program options
- Credits apply toward an MBA or master’s
- The Quinlan network
The certificate equips you to be a strategic, data-driven leader while guiding you through the software, languages, and methodologies for modeling and analyzing data.
The certificate is structured for the needs of working professionals and adult learners, allowing greater flexibility in combining life, work, and other graduate studies. You can complete the program in just 10 weeks from anywhere in the world.
You’ll earn your certificate from a nationally ranked business school with a tradition of academic excellence.
Can't commit to an accelerated 10-week program? Consider our traditional Certificate in Business Data Analytics with courses scheduled to enable completion of the certificate in 9 to 12 months.
All courses completed in the certificate program can be applied toward a Quinlan MBA degree or MS in Business Analytics.
Completing the certificate will put you in good company: Quinlan has a strong network of 3,000 MS in Human Resources alumni who work in nearly every major corporation in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate program.
Faculty and StaffOnline Business Data Analytics Certificate: Career Connections
Completion of the certificate allows you to leverage your knowledge to identify new business opportunities, assess a current business situation, formulate strategic recommendations, and help your company gain a competitive advantage through data analysis. With the knowledge you will gain about languages and tools, you will also be prepared to manage teams of developers.
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can receive career services at Quinlan's Business Career Services, as well as at career centers at U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate program may vary from quarter to quarter, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Business Data Analytics Online Certificate learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogBusiness Data Analytics Certificate Results and Skills
Upon completion of the certificate program, you will be able to:
- Assess current business situations and identify new business opportunities
- Use data analysis to formulate strategic recommendations
- Apply management and ethical leadership skills
- Manage teams of developers
- Use languages and tools, including R, SQL, Tableau, and data modeling software
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate totals $25275.00, or 15 credit hours at a cost of $1,685.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Quinlan School of Business Scholarships
Please visit the Scholarships page on the Quinlan School of Business website for more detailed information about scholarships.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe Quinlan School of Business offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Summer: April 1
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate include:
Official Transcripts
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose Details
Recommended for applicants with a cumulative GPA under 3.0 and for applicants who may feel that one or more parts of their application is weak, the personal statement provides the admission committee with more insight on your candidacy.
Please discuss how Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business degree program and our focus on responsible leadership will prepare you to achieve your career goals. Your statement should be 2-3 pages in length, double-spaced.
Official Documents
Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Business Data Analytics Online Certificate program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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