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Data Analytics Certificate

Ever wonder how your social media likes end up influencing the emails you receive? Or how Google knows what you’re about to search for? Welcome to the world of data analytics. Organizations of every type and size need data analysts to identify and interpret data—discerning what drives success and failure, stagnation and growth. Students pursuing this certificate will develop the ability to design data projects, analyze and collect relevant data, and make decisions based on it that help that data tell a more complete story.

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Program Benefits 

  • Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable real-world experience.
  • This master's-level certificate is made up of just 3 courses and can be completed in 18 weeks. 
  • This master's-level certificate is entirely online and can accommodate your busy schedule! 
  • If a student elects to enter the MBA, MPA or MAOL program after earning the certificate, these courses could be applied to their program of choice. 

What To Expect 

When you earn your certificate in data analytics, you will have a deeper understanding on how to apply data in a variety of fields. Throughout the three courses, you will learn to apply analytic practices to the business world, process data for decision-making applications, and design, lead and manage real-world data projects. Innovative and strategic approaches are generated by an integration of Biblical principles and business concepts. 

Cost of Certificate

$1,400 per course + $100 tech fee per course

Why Choose Trevecca

WSJ_Colleges_2026_Logo_white_1Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

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Course Descriptions

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Financial Aid & Costs

Financial Aid & Costs

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Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Cost/Course

$1,400
Courses

3
Tuition Cost*

$4,200

*$400 Student Resource Fee assessed per course

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Course Descriptions

Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.*

Introduction to Data Analytics
BUS 6150

This course will expose students to the data analytics practices executed in the business world. Students will explore such key areas as analytical processes, how data is created, stored, accessed, and how the organizations work with data and to create environments in which analytics can flourish. This course will provide students with a strong foundation in all the areas that support analytics and will help students to better position themselves for success within their organization. Prerequisite: Earning a B or better in BUS 6073 Business Analytics.

Credit Hours: 3
Processing Data for Decision-Making
BUS 6160

In the face of an enormous amount of data gathered by businesses and organizations, business leaders struggle to gain information to help guide their decision making. In this course, students will extend and deepen their understanding and use of data analytics techniques (data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms) to find patterns of relationships between data elements in big and noisy data sets. Students will learn how to help the data 'talk and tell a story' leading decision makers to an enhanced understanding of the data along with action oriented insight. Prerequisite: BUS 5073 Intro to Business Analytics

Credit Hours: 3
Leading Data Analytics Projects
BUS 6170
This course will expose students to the key components of operationalizing business intelligence and data analytics for the purpose of improved decision making and quality improvement within an organization. Specifically, students will learn how to take on the role of a business intelligence consultant and apply data analytics techniques to inform business decision making within a business context.
Credit Hours: 3

*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.

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