Organizations are increasingly dependent on professionals who can gather the right data and make data-based decisions. The proposed certificate covers three distinct areas of business analytics — database knowledge, data analytical skills and application of analytics in decision-making.
Admission Requirements
The Chaifetz School uses a holistic admissions approach to carefully evaluate all applicants, considering every aspect of their application. While an undergraduate degree is required for admission, a business background is not. Applicants must submit their:
- Completed online application
- Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
- 1-2 letters of recommendation
- Résumé/CV
- Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. The average time for admissions decisions is two weeks.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| School of Business Master's and Certificate Programs | $1,310 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Accreditation
The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation.
- Graduates will analyze problems, make decisions and present results, both individually and as part of teams and groups, using vehicles such as problem and case analysis, integrated modules and live consulting opportunities.
- Graduates will understand, recognize and evaluate ethical decision-making styles/approaches.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITM 6550 | Big Data in Organizations | 3 |
| ITM 6450 | Decision Making with Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| ITM 6700 | Advanced Business Analytics | 3 |
| or OPM 6800 | Prescriptive Analytics | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ITM 6700 or OPM 6800 |
Advanced Business Analytics or Prescriptive Analytics |
3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ITM 6550 | Big Data in Organizations | 3 |
| ITM 6450 | Decision Making with Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Graduate Business Admission Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu