Program Overview
Gain tech skills quickly with a graduate certificate in data analytics online
Whether you are currently working in a data-related role or want to pivot into this high-demand field, the affordable Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics online program will expand your knowledge and skills. Learn how to extract and communicate actionable insights from big data, using statistical algorithms, descriptive and predictive analytics, data visualization and popular tools such as Python, Excel and Tableau.
Focused on real-world applications, 100% online courses are taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, top-tier instructors with experience in the field. Plus, the coursework can be applied to the M.S. in Data Analytics online program if you choose to pursue that instead of the certificate once you begin.
In this data analytics certificate program, you will:
- Strengthen foundational skills in descriptive and predictive analytics using Python
- Deepen your understanding of basic statistics from a data science perspective
- Gain familiarity with real-world application of data analysis tools
- Import, query, process and visualize data using Excel and Tableau
- Design and develop exploratory diagrams and graphics
- Learn techniques to extract business intelligence from big data
- Strengthen foundational skills in descriptive and predictive analytics using Python
- Deepen your understanding of basic statistics from a data science perspective
- Gain familiarity with real-world application of data analysis tools
- Import, query, process and visualize data using Excel and Tableau
- Design and develop exploratory diagrams and graphics
- Learn techniques to extract business intelligence from big data
Data analytics career opportunities include:
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Data Analyst
Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
Other graduate certificate programs also available:
Northwest online offers a variety of graduate certificates. Check out all of our online graduate certificates.
Tuition
Our affordable tuition is structured to fit your budget
Our Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate – Data Analytics | $391 | $1,173 | $4,692 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Start soon and finish quickly
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Applying to the data analytics cert is simple
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the data analytics certificate online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on the undergraduate transcript
- Documentation of one of the following:
- GRE combined score of 285 or higher
- GMAT total score of 440 or higher
GMAT Waiver Information
To apply to the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics online program without submission of a GMAT or GRE score, you must have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited university plus one of the following:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on the undergraduate transcript
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Three years of full-time work experience
If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records Specialist
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Courses
Experience real-world situations in your data analytics courses
For the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics online program, the curriculum is comprised of four courses (12 credit hours).
While there are no pre-requisites for any of the required courses, it is recommneded to have CSIS 44608 as the final course.
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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