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Post Master's Certificate

Data Analytics
Online Post Master's Certificate

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CLASSES START
May 6th

8 Mo.

Program Length

16

Credits

Online

Format

$554

Cost Per Credit

Post Master's Certificate

Data Analytics
Online Post Master's Certificate

Earn a post graduate certificate online with Herzing

AccreditationAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Transfer creditUp to 12 approved credits
EnrollmentFull-time and part-time flexibility available
CertificationOpportunity to earn Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) designation prior to graduation
PathwaysPathways to continued post-graduate education
QuickPathsTransfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University
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Satisfaction rate

Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2022 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Post Master's Certificate - Data Analytics

Overview: Online Certificate in Data Analytics

The Post Master's Certificate in Data Analytics is a 16-credit post-graduate certificate program which prepares you for a career as a leader in business and data analysis.

The online certificate program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in technology and innovation, applied statistics, analysis methods and models, business analytics, and much more.

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Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.

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Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

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Curriculum

Classes & curriculum details

Our Post Master’s Certificate in Data Analytics program prepares you to apply quantitative and statistical methods to business problems. Discover the skills and foundational knowledge needed to recommend sources of business data, how to examine them and apply analysis techniques to propose solutions.

All classes are delivered online so you can take them right at home as you continue working.

ProgramMonthsiCredits
Post Master's Certificate in Data Analytics816

i. Average number of months for students to complete the program attending full-time

Required Courses

All courses, 16.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition & Cost

When you accept the 10% tuition discount from our Financial Commitment Scholarship, the cost of tuition for the Post Master's Certificate in Data Analytics program is $554 per credit.1

You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.

Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.

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 Scholarships & Financial Aid

You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.

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 Military/Veteran Discounts

Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.

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i. Financial Commitment Scholarship eligibility requirements: Recommended that students limit student loan borrowing to only what is needed to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may borrow up to $2,000 in student loans in excess of tuition and fees to cover their cost of attendance and retain eligibility for this scholarship. Excess loan eligibility dependent on individual student situation.

Requirements

Enrollment prerequisites

The Herzing University's Post-Master's Certificate in Data Analytics program is open to candidates who have completed a Master’s degree or higher in a business related discipline from an accredited institution.

Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.

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Careers

Career possibilities in business analysis

Even more important than accessibility to data is proper interpretation of the data. As a data analyst, you are the invaluable asset capable of turning a sea of information into a story that’s easy to tell. Many aspects of a business require sound, timely data analysis to address problems and clearly present pathways to organizational solutions.

Play a key role in market research and help businesses refine their processes to run smoothly and stay competitive in their industry. Job possibilities in business analysis include:

  • Data Analyst
  • Process Analyst
  • Information Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Services Manager

How can I continue advancing my career? Herzing University offers several additional options for post-graduate certificate concentrations. Continue your education, add to your professional credentials and strengthen your case for the next big job opportunity.

Job outlook

 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:*

  • Employment of Operations Research Analysts is expected to rise 23% from 2022-2032
  • Employment of Market Research Analysts is expected to rise 13% over the same timeframe

Now is an excellent time to become qualified for business analysis jobs poised for significant growth in the coming years, well above the average for all U.S. occupations. Learn more about the average salary for jobs in data analytics in the U.S.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Data analysis and data science are not the same thing. Here’s a general way to think about it:

  • Data analysts examine big data sets to identify trends and create visualizations to help businesses make decisions. They build reports using the tools and materials provided to them using predetermined models. The scope is very focused.
  • Data scientists concern themselves with the tools, materials, and models provided for analysts. It’s up to the data scientists to design and construct new processes to unearth new pathways to organizational insights. The scope is very broad.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, earning jobs in the field of data science often requires a master’s degree in computer science or something similar.

Graduate certificates, alternatively referred to as post master’s certificates, typically take less time to complete than a full-time master’s degree program. Certificate programs focus on skills and competencies related to a particular career specialization rather than a broader master’s degree curriculum.

These advanced certificate programs are designed for students who already hold a master’s degree in another field. Depending on your current job and desired career pathway, earning a certificate can make more sense in terms of time and cost than working towards another master’s degree.

Working towards a graduate certificate can potentially be the best option for full-time working professionals looking to go back to school yet continue working.

Data analysts can be found in just about every industry, including the financial industry, market research, healthcare, government, education, and IT. Some analysts work in an office setting, while others may work remotely from home.

Some data analysts choose to work as an independent consultant on a freelance or project basis. They may provide research or even training for companies on an as-needed basis.

Some potential data analytics job titles include:

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Database Administrator
  • Network Engineer

Data analyst positions require a bachelor's degree, which typically takes around 3-4 years to complete. A master’s degree or MBA can be completed in under two years, and a post-master’s certificate can be completed in under a year.

It is important to note that the time depends on the specific program, the amount of education you’ve already earned, and the number of credits you are eligible to transfer into the next degree program.

Succeeding in a career in data analytics requires soft skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, mathematical and analytical thinking, attention to detail, creativity and ingenuity. A great data analyst has a knack for identifying the key takeaways from a dataset and understand how to communicate it to many different types of people, from fellow analysts to C-suite executives looking for actionable insights.

Every job will come with its own requirements for technical skills and programming languages, including SQL, Python, SAS, Git, Excel, R, or many more.

Some jobs with a business emphasis may place a higher value on your ability to communicate the numbers rather than crunch them. Data analytics can become a valid career path for students with all sorts of different educational and professional backgrounds, such as going from accountant to data analyst.

Data analysts can wear many hats. We offer educational programs in data analytics across the spectrum of business and technology to equip students with the tools necessary to thrive in a wide variety of potential career pathways.

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Data analytics is a vital skill integral to a wide variety of occupations. The job outlook for data analyst-related jobs is projected to be notably higher than the average U.S. occupation.

Becoming educated is the first step to competing for a growing number of jobs in data analytics and earning a post graduate certificate is one of the fastest ways master’s degree holders can prepare themselves for the next big step in their career. You can transition your current skills into a variety of different jobs in the field of data analytics (such as going from accounting to data analyst). 

Based on a few of the most common career paths for data analytics professionals, average annual salaries can range from $78,880 for Market Research Analysts to $107,530 for Computer Systems Analysts, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.*

How much you can potentially make depends on many factors, including state of employment, experience, education level, job roles and responsibilities, and much more.

Learn more about the earning potential in the field of data analytics, including estimates for additional types of jobs.

Graduate with a certificate in data analytics from Herzing University and you will qualify to become certified as an Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP). This certification is designed for the entry-level professional who has earned education in the analytics process but does not yet have practical experience.

There are many other potential certifications for which career experience is required, but the aCAP certification is a great starting point to help get your foot in the door for your first entry-level position as a data analyst.

Yes. Herzing University offers multiple online programs for students seeking both foundational and advanced training in the fundamentals of data analytics:

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Concentration in Data Analytics
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Data Analytics
  • Post Master’s Certificate in Data Analytics

Our goal is to provide you with the career-focused education you need to become a data analyst and advance your career—and make it as flexible and convenient as possible for your life circumstances.

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Accreditation & Disclosures

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.

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Post Master's Certificate in Data Analytics Online Campus
Tuition
Cost per Credit$615.00
Base Tuition$9,840.00
Savings from Transfer Credits (9 x $615.00 )(-$5,535.00)
Estimated Tuition Cost*$4,305.00
Fees
One-time Program Fee$0.00
Per-semester Program Fee$0.00
Per-semester Learner Resource Fee$530.00
Estimated Total Fee*$1,060.00
Total Semesters 1
RequiredNeeded
22
Total Credits
RequiredNeeded
167
Estimated Cost 2
Base CostYour Cost
$10,900.00$5,365.00
Estimated Savings*
$5,535.00

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Who Can Apply

Any student in a degree-seeking program that makes on-time, out of pocket payments toward tuition and fee expenses.

Requirements

The amount of the payments made that exceed the amount of excess loan funding received will be used to calculate total award. Eligible students must make on-time payments, according to a predetermined payment plan. Restrictions may vary.

  • Matching percentage is based on student’s EFC at the time of application.
  • Student’s with a Pell eligible EFC will receive a 100% match
  • Students will non-Pell eligible EFC will receive 50% match
  • Students who do no complete the FAFSA will automatically qualify for the 50% match.

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Reach out to a member of the Financial Aid team at the Online campus:

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Actual semesters to complete are dependent upon university approved transfer credits and program mapping.

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Estimated program length, estimated number of semesters, and estimated program shown above are standard by program for each student based on: a student taking a full-time course load each semester, the student not having any transfer credits (from previous Herzing experiences or from other post-secondary institutions), and successful completion of each course.

Current tuition rates for all programs are effective through the Summer 2024 semester.