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$862
Spring 2 2025 classes start on March 17, 2025
In a world that generates and collects massive quantities of data each day, learning to gather data and analyze for business applications is necessary. Advance in the growing field of business analytics with a Graduate Certificate in Analytics from LSU Online and the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems in the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This online certificate program is ideal for retraining professionals, scientists, and researchers in the use of big data, and can be completed in less than a year.
As the flagship institution of Louisiana, LSU is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Our spirit of unbreakable passion, ambition, and community leads the change the world needs.
Students are able to complete the program 100% online, allowing them to balance work, family, and other life responsibilities. The program can be finished in less than a year.
LSU Online proudly continues to set standards for online learning. For years we’ve been helping students find their passion and equipping them to take action. The university is regionally accredited and ranked among the top.
When you join LSU Online, you join a family that makes sure that your needs are met. You will have a dedicated Student Success Coach assigned to you from your application process all the way through to your graduation to support you in any way as a student. We help you along the way so that you can focus on performance in your classes.
Developed from the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, the analytics graduate certificate is lead by LSU’s field-experienced faculty that understand the emerging trends and changes in analytics.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
Total credit hours per program: 12 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $862
Total cost with fees: $10,344
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
LSU Graduate School Requirements:
Applicants who meet the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School's minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission.
Any of these items may enhance your application package:
Applicants should have a working knowledge of statistics prior to entering the program (e.g., expected value, random variable, sample mean, median, variance, margin of error, correlation coefficient, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing.). Applicants should be comfortable with accessing and using basic statistics and analytics software packages. An updated Windows based laptop or computer is strongly recommended.
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Students who graduate with an online graduate certificate in analytics will acquire the skills needed to understand data insights using available technology.
Topics covered in the program include:
A certificate in analytics can help you advance your career by teaching you new skills or helping to strengthen your current skill set. With online, flexible formats and a strong support system, LSU Online makes it easier to earn your certificate while you balance home and work responsibilities.
The laptop requirements below are set forth so that students may not have any issue loading data or software to their machine.
By becoming familiar with the types of technologies taught in this program, students are given a head start in their field post-graduation. Apple Systems are not recommended as all software utilized in this course requires the Windows operating system. However, if you do decide to utilize an Apple computer you must have Windows (10 or higher) running prior to starting courses. This can be done through a partitioned hard drive or other means of split operating systems.
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