(Code 832-602)

Designed for students eager to explore the practical applications of data-driven decision-making, Business Analytics Certificate offers a focused journey into essential skills such as data transformation, analysis, interpretation, and communication, with a special emphasis on leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. Throughout the program, students will learn to harness appropriate state-of-the-art analytics techniques, including machine learning algorithms and AI-driven insights, to tackle real-world business challenges. Join us as we delve into the dynamic field of business analytics and equip ourselves with cutting-edge tools to navigate today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Please note that the Business Analytics Certificate is available to all students at UW-Eau Claire except IS majors/minors.

For more information on the IS Certificate program, contact your advisor or the Department of Business Communication and Information Systems.

Certificate Requirements

(Code 832-602)

Fourteen semester credits, as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Business Analytics Certificate 1, 2
Required Courses
IS 307	Introduction to Business Analytics	3
IS 308	Business Analytics Programming	3
IS 344	Database Management Systems	3
IS 480	Advanced Business Analytics	3
BCOM 401	Data Visualization for Business Communication	2

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Information Systems majors may not earn this certificate.

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Students must take Math 246: Elementary Statistics or equivalent.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Identify data needed to solve business problems.
• Examine data to solve business problems and interpret the results.
• Identify business opportunities that warrant data-driven solutions.
• Apply data-driven methodologies to support decision-making in business scenarios.
• Create data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to targeted audiences.