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Data Analytics Certificate

Program Overview

Walsh’s Data Analytics Certificate prepares you to level up your career skills with analytics tools and techniques, enabling a competitive edge in your career. According to the World Economic Forum, global industries identify implementation and expansion of data analytics as the top priority in coming years. You will gain hands-on experience to use analytic techniques in your industry to meet the growing demands.  The Data Analytics certificate consists of 5-6 courses.

Program Requirements

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Foundation Course

QM 501INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS

1

Certificate Courses

QM 504PRINCIPLES OF DATA ANALYTICS

3
QM 505DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING

3
QM 600PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS

3
QM 602LEAN SIX SIGMA

3
QM 640DATA ANALYTICS CAPSTONE

3

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a graduate certificate from Walsh.

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 48 calendar months (four years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the chief academic officer or designee.
  • Earn a minimum 15 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 6 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 9 semester credit hours in residence in the Data Analytics certificate program.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the graduate certificate requirements at Walsh.
  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation Form with the Records and Registration office. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
  • Students can view their program completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”