The Graduate Certificate in Data Decision-Making is designed for professionals seeking strong foundations in business analytics, data-driven reasoning, and decision support. The curriculum emphasizes data management, analytics problem solving, communication of insights, and responsible use of analytics to support organizational decision-making. The certificate is available only online.
Admission
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university, The Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management, students must meet the requirements specified below. Applicants must complete an online application through the MSU Office of Admissions.
To be admitted, candidates should:
- Provide official transcripts of an earned 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher or equivalent academic credential.
- Have relevant work experience and/or other evidence of ability to succeed in the program,
- Provide three academic or professional recommendations.
- Provide a personal statement, a resume and a video essay.
- Have completed, with a grade of 3.0 or higher, college-level courses in calculus and statistics.
- Have experience in programming languages, such as Python, Java, HTML, C and C++, and statistical software tools.
Admission to the program is selective and meeting the minimum standards does not guarantee admission. The applicant’s overall record is considered, including the student’s statement of objectives, recommendations, academic transcripts, and other documentation as required.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Data Decision-Making
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| Students must complete 11 credits from the following: |
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801A |
Introduction to Big Data Analysis |
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818 |
Data Management and Visualization in Analytics |
3 |
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883 |
Business Analytics Problem Solving |
2 |
| ITM |
886 |
Communication Strategies for Analytics |
1 |
| PIM |
884 |
Artificial Intelligence Governance |
2 |
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| Students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in all courses in the certificate and a minimum 2.0 grade in each course for the course to count towards the certificate program. |
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