Why ODU for business analytics and modeling?

Modern organizations must address increasingly complex decisions and must often incorporate uncertainty into the decision-making process. In our graduate certificate in business analytics and modeling, you'll learn business analytics and quantitative modeling techniques to unlock the data they need. You will be ready to use these powerful decision-support tools to supply objective information and insight that supports informed decision-making.

Our certificate is designed to be “full spectrum” in nature, covering descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Topics include: 

  • statistical analysis
  • simulation modeling
  • optimization
  • forecasting
  • data visualization
  • machine learning and AI
  • data management and analytics
  • and many others.

When you graduate, you will earn a graduate certificate in Business Analytics and Modeling.

You can take this graduate certificate in business analytics on its own or alongside a graduate degree, such as ODU's MBA program.

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Program Information

Total
15 Credit Hours

You will take five courses to complete this certificate:

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications
  • Database Management Systems OR Intelligent Systems & Business Analytics
  • Simulation Modeling for Business and Supply Chain Systems OR Prescriptive Analytics of Management Science
  • Predictive Analytics for Business OR Data Visualization and Exploration
Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Total
15 Credit Hours

You will take five courses to complete this certificate:

  • Probability and Statistics
  • Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications
  • Database Management Systems OR Intelligent Systems & Business Analytics
  • Simulation Modeling for Business and Supply Chain Systems OR Prescriptive Analytics of Management Science
  • Predictive Analytics for Business OR Data Visualization and Exploration

Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$649 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

Careers

This certificate can enhance your current role or lead to new opportunities in a data-centric business environment. Some example career roles include:

Business Intelligence Analysts
Growth
36.0%
Median Salary
$108,020
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Growth
6.2%
Median Salary
$78,310
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Growth
8.3%
Median Salary
$74,680

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
Angela Schlender
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator

Ready to Apply?

To take this certificate by itself, you will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student. You will also need to apply to this certificate program. An appropriate undergraduate degree is required.