EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE IN DATA & ANALYTICS IN JUST FOUR COURSES
- Open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree and at least one college level statistics course
- In-person and online courses
- Completion: 12 – 24 months
- Summer, fall and spring starts
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Data analytics is among today’s fastest-growing and highest-paid professions. As organizations increasingly rely on data to drive strategic business decisions, the market demand for individuals possessing advanced education in the field is at an all-time high.
The four-course Data & Analytics Advanced Certificate program at Siena University’s AACSB-accredited School of Business gives you the critical skills and hands-on expertise to advance in your current role—or pivot into another lucrative career.
ONLY FOUR COURSES AND THE CERTIFICATE IS YOURS
In addition to Quantitative Methods for Data-Driven Decision Making and Business Intelligence and Information Systems, other courses to choose from include:
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Artificial Intelligence for Business
Artificial Intelligence for Business
In this hands-on course, students learn about recent developments in Al and its applications within various business contexts. The curriculum covers foundational concepts of Al, including how Al algorithms work and the components of an Al-powered organization. The course also covers popular Al tools and platforms, allowing students to engage in practical exercises, such as text generation, image creation, chatbot development and data analysis. They’ll learn how Al is deployed across various business functions, including finance, accounting, marketing, human resources and operations.
Data Visualization and Predictive Analysis
Data Visualization and Predictive Analysis
This is an applied course on current technologies used for predictive analytics with an emphasis on applications in business. The course is based on case studies that incorporate typical challenges encountered in applications: Large transactional data sets with mixed types of variables (e.g., qualitative and quantitative), missing data, lurking variables, confounded predictors and uncontrolled variation. The emphasis of the course is on effective use of the methods, interpretation of results and recognition of potential pitfalls in their use. The role of effective data visualization is emphasized throughout the course.
Decision Modeling and Analytics
Decision Modeling and Analytics
This course helps professionals understand the role of model-based decision-making in business and identify areas suited for it. Students will learn to translate business problems into mathematical and spreadsheet models to improve decision-making. The course focuses on optimization models and simulations, with applications in finance, marketing, accounting and operations. Topics may include Linear and Integer Programming, Monte Carlo Simulation, Multi-Period Linear Programming and Discrete Event Simulation.
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
This course is designed to help the professional explore, select and model large quantities of data to uncover novel patterns and new insight into mature business processes. Students will learn when and how to use various mining techniques from large datasets chosen from the accounting, finance and marketing areas. Topics may include forecasting, clustering, nearest neighborhood classification and regression, principal component analyses and factor analyses. Topics are expected to change as the discipline continues to redefine itself.
WHY SIENA
GUIDANCE & Growth
We provide graduate students with mentorship and coaching, career services and professional development opportunities. Even if you plan to stay in your current role, we’ll help you understand how you can immediately apply your new skills.
INSTANT CONNECTIONS
Right away, you’ll have access to Siena’s incredibly loyal alumni network in the Capital Region and across the globe. You’ll also have professors who are deeply connected to companies in the area.
Immersive Experiences
You’ll learn through simulations and interactive research, collaborate on projects side-by-side with Siena’s workforce partners and get to use the latest tools and technology.
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Our School of Business has AACSB accreditation, the “gold standard” given to less than 5% of business schools worldwide
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