There is growing demand for people with skills in data management and analysis. National and international companies recognize that the application of business analytics has a positive impact on their businesses. However, a shortage of business analytics professional that have business and/or STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) backgrounds exists. The Certificate in Business Analytics program aims to provide the skills necessary to satisfy the needs of the marketplace. The program consists of the following five courses:
- B ITM 215 Information Technologies for Business - introduces Excel spreadsheet analysis;
- B ITM 322 Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions - focuses on statistical methods, including data collection, hypothesis testing, and multiple regression analysis;
- B ITM 330 Improving Business Performance with Information Technologies - covers data management, database design, and structured query language (SQL);
- B ITM 415Z Data Analytics in Business - emphasizes data management and predictive analytics;
- B ITM 416 Topics in Business Analytics - exposes students to analytical techniques that are not covered in B ITM 415Z.
- Matriculated University at Albany students must apply for the Certificate in Business Analytics no later than the start of their Senior year.
Acceptance into the certificate program requires a 3.25 GPA and Junior standing, or an equivalent achievement in an AAS degree. To retain eligibility for the certificate, students must achieve a "B" or better grade in each of the courses required for the certificate. In exceptional cases, this retention requirement may be waived by the department faculty or designate.