The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics will help analysts and professionals from diverse domains to effectively analyze data through the hands-on use of decision modeling and other techniques using popular software tools. The program covers a wide array of methodologies and techniques — from data collection, organization, reporting and mining to extraction of useful and actionable information for decision makers.
Courses (grades of C* or better) taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics can be applied toward the Mason MBA, MS in Business Analytics, or MS in Management degrees upon acceptance into the degree program. To see which certificate courses apply to the degree program, visit the Costello College of Business website.
*Students earning a C in a certificate course should refer to catalog policy AP.6.6 for details on the impact of unsatisfactory passing grades on academic standing.
Non-MBA students enroll in GBUS-designated courses while MBA students enroll in MBA-designated courses.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics operates on an 8-week session structure and can be pursued in an in-person or online format.
This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit the disclosure information page at: https://oiep.gmu.edu/gainful-employment-disclosure/.
Admissions
Full eligibility and admission requirements can be viewed on the program website.
Policies
Students may use the credits completed as part of their graduate degree requirements in accordance with program requirements and AP.6 Graduate Policies. The time limit for completion is six years from the date of admission to the graduate certificate. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 to complete the certificate.
All students registering for Costello College of Business graduate courses must have graduate standing. Non-degree student status is not available.
Graduate level courses offered by the Costello College of Business cannot be audited.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 12
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Required Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 738 | Introduction to Machine Learning for Business Applications | 3 |
| or GBUS 738 | Introduction to Machine Learning for Business Applications | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Marketing Analytics | ||
or GBUS 720 | Marketing Analytics | |
| Marketing Research | ||
or GBUS 721 | Marketing Research | |
| Advanced Machine Learning for Business Applications | ||
or GBUS 739 | Advanced Machine Learning for Business Applications | |
| People Analytics | ||
or GBUS 740 | People Analytics | |
| Fraud Examination | ||
or GBUS 744 | Fraud Examination | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |