Page 70 2025–26 Graduate Academic Catalog Robert W. Plaster School of Business Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Purpose Statement The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is designed to equip professionals with essential skills in data analysis, forecasting, data mining, and visualization to drive informed business decisions. Through targeted courses, students will develop the analytical competencies necessary to interpret complex datasets and contribute strategically to their organizations. Rooted in a biblical worldview, this fully online program emphasizes ethical data stewardship and prepares graduates to serve as effective, Christ-centered leaders in the dynamic field of business analytics. Values • Excellence – adhering to the highest standards in ethical and moral behavior. Providing continuous quality goods and services using processes that are customer-focused. Applying biblical wisdom and discernment in everyday business interactions. • Missional Purpose – recognizing that our purpose is to serve Christ and minister to others. Reflecting godliness as salt and light in a business world. Edifying others who we interact with on a daily basis. • Stewardship – using our talents, skills, money, and time recognizing that they originate from God and are for use in His purposes. Making decisions that reflect the diversity of stakeholders in ways that bring glory to God. • Servant’s Heart – an attitude of humbly serving God and our fellowman with compassion in the business setting. Showing mercy and grace in business relationships, which reflects God’s love for us. Program Objectives Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics are equipped to: • Perform statistical analyses to gain actionable insight to enable data-driven business decisions. • Demonstrate an understanding of how to structure data for optimal analysis. • Create a visualization to convey information to mangement. • Present data in an ethical/biblical fashion. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics to be flexible and responsive to student needs. Courses are offered in fully online, seven-week sessions. Not all courses are available every semester. Some courses are offered only during specific semesters. To complete the program in a timely manner, students are encouraged to work with their program advisor to plan their course schedules accordingly. Graduate online course content will be available for student access one week prior to the start of the course. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 12 semester hours including: ANLT-6200 Business Forecasting and Econometrics....................3 ANLT-6250 Data Mining for Business Analytics..............................3 ANLT-6270 Data Warehousing and Visualization...........................3 BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis.............................................3 Admission Standards Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 2. Meet all program prerequisites. Applicants not meeting program prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. 3. Official transcripts confirming a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Conditional acceptance may be offered in certain circumstances where the overall GPA is at least 2.0. Specific conditions will be decided by the MBA Admissions Committee. • Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required for those with a grade point average below 2.75. Some exceptions are made on an individual basis. The GRE is an acceptable alternative. 4. Computer proficiency and ability to take courses in an online environment. 5. One professional or academic reference (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastoral or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the graduate program leadership in the Robert W. Plaster School of Business within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Enrollment will notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics for the 2025–26 academic year is $680 per semester hour. Audit is $340 per semester hour. Financial Aid Business analytics courses completed for the graduate certificate, as a nondegree program, are not eligible for federal or state aid. However, students may qualify for personal loans to pay for this program. Business analytics courses completed for the MBA degree program may be eligible for federal and state aid. For more information, contact Financial Aid.
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