Business Analytics Leadership Certificate

Prepare to drive analytics strategy, create a data-driven culture and deliver analytics insights in any industry. Ohio University's 100% online Business Analytics Leadership (BAL) Certificate allows you to apply nine credits toward an OHIO Master of Science in Management (MSM) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Scholarships of $1500 are available for alumni, military/veteran students, and employees of corporate partners.

In just three 7-week courses, you will build the specific skill sets you need to fill leadership roles on analytics teams and prepare for career advancement. We've designed course material to reflect leading-edge business analytics strategy, emerging industry trends and real-world application so you can upskill quickly and drive growth at your organization. Our award-winning faculty have teaching, research and consulting experience that enriches coursework.

The BAL Certificate emphasizes the executive perspective. You'll learn to leverage information systems to advance business operations, make strategic decisions and build appropriate organizational structures. Upon completion, you can pursue driving analytics strategy for competitive advantage in or for advancing to executive and organizational leadership roles.

When it comes to your education, flexibility matters. That’s why at OHIO, you can select an exclusively online program. Choose from a wide variety of certificates or associate degree programs, accelerated bachelor’s degrees, or master’s programs to finish your degree through OHIO Online™

Whatever program you decide to pursue, our faculty are dedicated to helping you soar. You can expect the individualized attention OHIO prides itself on, whether you’re studying at the coffee shop in-between shifts, or working hard from home. We always put our students first, and the results speak for themselves.

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Our online programs are user-friendly, personalized, and designed to help you achieve your goals. Choose from our 6 online associate degree programs, 6 bachelor’s completion programs, 7 full bachelor's degree programs, or more than 35 online graduate programs. These may include a combination of online courses, print-based courses, or independent learning courses.