College of Business launches new data analytics certificates to meet workforce demand

College of Business launches new data analytics certificates to meet workforce demand

Aug 27, 2024| Business, General News

Louisiana Tech University's College of Business has launched two new certificates designed to equip students with the knowledge needed to help organizations make data-driven decisions to propel success. Starting this Fall, Tech will offer a graduate certificate in business data analytics and an undergraduate certificate in business analytics.

"We strive to tailor our curriculum to the needs of industry partners and an ever-evolving workforce, and these new certificate programs help meet the growing demand in the field of data analytics," said Dr. Chris Martin, dean of the College of Business. "Levering technology in business to the fullest is a cornerstone of our College, and the addition of the certificates is another way to bolster that area."

The 12-hour graduate certificate in business data analytics can be taken fully online or in a hybrid format, offering a standalone credential to build and expand skills in the areas of analytical decision making, big data, and AI. The certificate can also serve as an embedded credential for students completing Tech's MBA with a concentration in business data analytics.

The undergraduate certificate in business analytics is an 18-hour program that teaches students to apply analytics to business problems with a focus on descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and visualization. The certificate can be taken in conjunction with an undergraduate degree or as a standalone program.

Both certificates offer analytics-focused courses across the business disciplines, including computer information systems, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and economics.

For more information, visit business.latech.edu/certificate-programs/ or apply online at latech.edu/apply.

About the College of Business
Through market-responsive academic programs, impactful scholarship, and a student-focused culture, Louisiana Tech University's College of Business graduates business and academic leaders who are innovative, entrepreneurially minded, and analytically and technologically skilled for a globally competitive marketplace. Building on a vibrant community of lifelong learners, our graduates are prepared to positively impact business and society. Accredited by AACSB International, the nationally ranked College offers eight undergraduate degree programs in addition to the master of business administration, master of accountancy, and Ph.D. in business administration. For more information, visit business.latech.edu.