Data Analytics (Certificate)
About Our Data Analytics Certificate
Boost your career with in-demand data analytics skills. This certificate gives you hands-on, project-based training to help organizations make smarter, faster decisions using big data. Open to graduates from any bachelor’s program, it’s designed to help you stand out in a rapidly growing field across industries.
Why Get a Data Analytics Certificate?
- Learn on your terms with 100% online coursework that fits your schedule.
- Earn a 12-credit credential that you can complete without putting your career on hold.
- Strengthen your foundation in data analytics with practical, skill-building courses.
- Train in what matters — you’ll dive into big data, machine learning, and the latest analytics tools.
- Grow with expert guidance from faculty who bring real-world business experience into the classroom.
Accredited. Respected. Proven.
Slippery Rock University's Data Analytics program is recognized by SAS, a global leader in analytics software, allowing students to earn a valuable SAS-endorsed credential upon graduation. This recognition signifies that SRU's curriculum is aligned with the highest industry standards and prepares students with the most in-demand skills in the field. This credential makes graduates highly marketable, as employers worldwide recognize the SAS name as a benchmark for excellence in data management, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
Career Outcomes
A certificate in Data Analytics opens the door to some of the most in-demand and fastest-growing careers in the modern economy. Graduates are prepared to work in virtually any industry—from business and finance to healthcare and technology—by turning large datasets into actionable insights. The skills you'll gain in data management, machine learning, and predictive modeling, combined with a SAS-endorsed credential, make you a highly competitive candidate for a wide range of analytical roles. Common career paths for graduates include:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Data Visualization Specialist
- Entry-Level Data Scientist
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Amanda Goodrick
Mathematics and Statistics
724.738.2352
amanda.goodrick@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:
- All students interested in data analytics or data science are welcome to apply
- Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts
- Students with a GPA below 3.0 may apply for conditional admission
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
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