Graduate certificate in data analytics
Drive smarter decisions, shape business strategy and unlock greater career potential by earning a graduate certificate in data analytics at Rowan University.
Why choose Rowan’s data analytics certificate program?
The ability to transform raw data into actionable insight gives you a competitive edge that opens doors to new career opportunities.
Rowan University’s Certificate of Graduate Study in data analytics allows professionals with a bachelor’s degree to strengthen their fluency in tools, systems and critical thinking approaches that support smarter decision-making and organizational success. Whether you’re looking to use this skill in your current role or move into a data-informed position, our in-person program gives you the foundation to analyze trends, uncover inefficiencies and help solve real business challenges.
Through hands-on coursework and expert instruction, you’ll learn how to identify insights, solve problems and communicate results in ways that move organizations forward. You’ll also build momentum for what’s next—you can apply credits earned in the data analytics certificate program toward Rowan’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, giving you a valuable head start if you choose to continue your graduate studies.
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Studying data analytics at Rowan
What You’ll Learn
Earn Rowan University’s data analytics certificate by completing three graduate-level courses (nine credits) in two to three part-time semesters. You’ll take two required data analytics courses and choose a third from an approved list, allowing you to align your coursework with your career interests in areas like visualization, business intelligence or data mining.
Most coursework is delivered in person on Rowan’s Glassboro campus, with some online or hybrid options available depending on the course. The curriculum emphasizes applied learning and strategic problem-solving, giving you the skills to leverage data, uncover patterns and articulate quantifiable results and trends. If you choose to continue your studies, you can apply all credits earned in this certificate toward Rowan’s MBA degree program.
Data analytics key courses
- Database Design
- Database Warehousing and Business Intelligence
- Data Mining I
- Data Quality/Web Text Mining
- Visual Analytics
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Student learning outcomes
By completing a data analytics graduate certificate, you will:
- Build proficiency in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data to support business goals.
- Gain familiarity with key analytics methods, including predictive modeling, prescriptive analytics and process analysis.
- Develop skills in data visualization and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
How You'll Learn
Data analytics courses are held in person on Rowan University’s Glassboro campus, with some online options, where you’ll learn alongside peers and faculty who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. As a part-time program, it’s designed to fit your schedule while offering meaningful, applied learning.
You’ll explore data analytics topics through hands-on projects and gain experience using current tools and techniques that modern businesses rely on. Courses are taught by faculty with expertise in analytics strategy, applied statistics and data-driven business decision-making. All of this learning takes place within Rowan’s Rohrer College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide.
Admission Requirements
Ready to take the next step in your data analytics career? Submit these application materials to get started. Once you complete your application, a representative from Rowan University's Office of Admissions will contact you to confirm we received your application or notify you of any missing items. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed application
- $65 nonrefundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional résumé
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- In your personal statement, provide reasons for pursuing this program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
Note: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are not required for admission.
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