Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

The certificate consists of four courses taken one course at a time for seven weeks, allowing you to earn your certification in two semesters. Having foundational knowledge in math and statistics will help you with the curriculum. You will receive a letter grade for each course that will be reflected on your Georgia Tech academic transcript. 

Advance or Pivot Your Career

Gain knowledge and skills to advance or pivot your career in a rapidly evolving global business environment that has an increasing demand for data-savvy leaders. With our fully online Business Analytics Certificate, you’ll walk away with actionable skills in:

• How to analyze data to find solutions that will improve business intelligence and decision-making
• Machine learning methods to identify patterns and enhance organizational efficiency
• Visually communicating business data to analyze long-term predictions
• Gaining insight and best practices to use data analytics tools to organize, structure, and receive value from unstructured data

Become an Invaluable Asset

94% of enterprises say data and analytics are important to their business growth (MicroStrategy). In fact, the big data and business analytics market is projected to reach $684 billion by 2030 (Valuates).  

Whether it's as a business analyst, consultant, project manager, or researcher, this certificate is ideal for professionals in all industries who work with data or plan to pivot into such a role. You’ll learn how to translate data into action, solve problems, and drive success for your organization. Your successful completion of the master-level credits in the program will signify your dedication to learning and growth to current and future employers.

Earn Credits Toward a Graduate Degree

Upon completion of the certificate, students can apply select credits earned toward a Georgia Tech master's degree. Students can apply six credit hours (two courses) towards the Online M.S. in Analytics, nine credit hours (three courses) towards the Full-time or Evening MBA, and 12 credit hours (four courses) towards the M.S. Major in Management Online.

Fall 2026 Start

• Standard application deadline: April 1
• Final application deadline: May 15
• Classes start: August 24

Spring 2027 Start

• Standard application deadline: August 1
• Final application deadline: October 1
• Classes start: January 11

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Work experience strongly preferred
• No GMAT/GRE test requirement
• Georgia Tech online graduate admissions application:
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation (names and email addresses of recommendation providers)
• International applicants: English language proficiency
• Application fee: $95 for domestic applicants, $105 for international applicants

Note: Currently enrolled Georgia Tech graduate students are not eligible to apply.

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Total Cost

• Georgia residents: $7,212 total ($601/credit hour, excluding fees)
• Non-residents: $15,312 total ($1,276/credit hour, excluding fees)
• International: $16,068 total ($1,339/credit hour, excluding fees)
• $176 technology fee per semester when taking less than 4 credit hours
• $440 technology fee per semester when taking 4 credit hours or more

Georgia Tech Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Eligible Georgia Tech employees may apply for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding. Individuals age 62 or older who meet certain requirements may be eligible to enroll in certificate courses on a space-available basis at little or no cost.