certificate overview
Looking for a quick way to enhance your technical skills to help organizations make better decisions in a data-driven world?
The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Technology offered through the MIS Department at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics is a four-course program that can be taken post-bachelor’s degree, post-master’s degree or as part of a master’s degree program.
This program is comprised of many contemporary tools, concepts and techniques in high
demand such as machine learning, data
management, problem solving, systems implementation and management, statistical analysis
tools and programming languages used in analytics.
curriculum
The Data Analytics for Technology Certificate is a 12-credit hour/four course program.
Required:
-
MIS 7190 - Programing for Business (3)
-
MIS 7620 - Business Machine Learning I (3)
-
MIS 7621 - Business Machine Learning II (3)
-
MIS 7660 - Advanced Data Management (3)
Course Descriptions are listed in the UofM catalog. Review our catalog instructional page before visiting the catalog website.
benefits
- Certified – Offered through the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business and Economics, which is 100% AACSB accredited.
- Flexible – Classes are available in both traditional classroom and fully online formats. The certificate can be completed quickly with available sections in summer, fall and spring semesters.
- Expandable – Classes taken to earn the certificate can count toward a master’s degree in Information Systems (MSIS) for degree-seeking students.
- Connected – Take advantage of the tremendous networking opportunities with other professionals
in your career.
Extended-Residency – Graduates of the MSIS degree program and the Data Analytics for Technology Certificate program may apply for extended months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completion of both programs during the same semester. - High-Demand – There is a continuously increasing level of demand from the business community and advisory boards for individuals with specialized data analytics training.
admission requirements
-
U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, awarded by an accredited college or university. The MSIS program will consider three-year degrees from accredited institutions.
-
2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
-
GRE or GMAT (to inquire about GRE/GMAT waivers, please email Anna Myers at ammyers@memphis.edu)
-
English Proficiency if applicable.
program advisor
Anna Myers
Assistant Director
Graduate Programs Office and Advising
MSIS Academic Advisor
Email | 901.678.3442
next step
Review the Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements and apply today!