Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACP) in Data Analytics for Business

Highly successful businesses have shown that strategic business decisions need to be driven by data analyses. The ability to gather information from data is an in-demand skill that is valuable in any industry. This is why data analytics is among the fastest-growing professions today. Data analysis requires more than relying on reports and statistical analysis. It requires a balance of technical skills and analytical abilities to determine clear, actionable business solutions.

This program in Data Analytics for Business covers a wide array of topics; students will learn the fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data. Through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, students will also learn how to utilize analytic tools and models to reliably forecast trends and behaviors, effectively utilize visualization tools, and create effective strategies.

Students must be at least 18 years of age or older

Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience

English proficiency tests accepted:

• 71 iBT TOEFL
• 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
• 685 TOEIC
• 6.0 IELTS
• 50 Pearson Academic
• B2 CEFR or ISE
• 3.5 iTEP
• 95 Duolingo
• Advanced Cambridge
• EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
• GEPT “High-Intermediate”

Completion of English language school

• UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
• Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
• FLS International: Level 16
• ELS Language Centers: Level 112

University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English