Why ACU?

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At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In this age of big data you know the importance of being able to make informed decisions that are accurate — and as a business or IT leader, you need to be prepared to strategically and efficiently leverage that data. Our graduate Certificate in Business Analytics will help you do just that!

ACU’s College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the highest accreditation body for schools of business.

• Of the more than 2,000 institutions in the world offering business degrees, only 5% have earned AACSB accreditation.
• ACU's College of Business is one of two business programs affiliated with the Churches of Christ that is AACSB accredited.
• ACU’s College of Business is one of seven programs among more than 100 institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) that has achieved this level of academic distinction.
• Of the 40+ private schools of business in the state of Texas, ACU is one of only nine achieving this accreditation.

FORMAT

100% online

With a Certificate in Business Analytics, you’ll receive instruction from our online MBA faculty and gain the skills needed to be an integral part of the decision-making process for your company. Work toward this graduate certificate will, in most cases, be applicable to our online MBA program.

TIMEFRAME

12 hours

6-9 months

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

Foundations of Analytics

Data Mining

Data Management

Data Visualization and Reporting

COMMON JOB TITLES

Business Analyst

Manager, Applied Analytics

Project Manager/Technical Data Analytics

Operations Research Analyst

Market Research Analyst

Looking to expand your knowledge of best business practices and data-informed decision making? Our certificate’s credit hours are stackable toward ACU's online Master of Business Administration degree. It's a great option if you plan on applying for the master's program at a later time. Simply complete the certificate program, and ACU will seamlessly apply your 12 credit hours toward your master’s. Earn both the graduate certificate and master's degree in 36 to 39 months. 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission, students must:

• Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
• Submit an official transcript of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above, probationary status may be granted.
• Author a purpose statement (2 pages, double-spaced).
• Submit a current resume.

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