Graduate Certificate in Analytics Management at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The ability to harness data for actionable insight is increasingly essential for nearly every sector of the economy. We are awash in data, yet companies and organizations don’t always know how best to leverage their data to meet strategic goals, improve outcomes, or simply gain deeper understanding of their operations. This stackable graduate certificate in Analytics and Management focuses on foundational skills and knowledge for those working in or hoping to work in data science and analytics in any industry.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 4 courses | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate: MSDS 474 Accounting and Finance for Technology Managers MSDS 476 Business Process Analytics Two of the courses below: MSDS 402 Research Design for Data Science MSDS 403 Data Science and Digital Transformation MSDS 472 Management Consulting MSDS 475 Project Management MSDS 480 Business Leadership and Communications

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates also require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

Duration: 4 courses

Apply through the official page: https://sps.northwestern.edu/graduate-certificates/admission.html

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