Business Analytics, Certificate of Completion

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

For the Business Analytics Certificate, students will complete coursework in business analytics that includes general theory, best practices, data mining, data warehousing, predictive modeling, project management, statistical analysis and software packages.  Students also build related skills in business communication, critical thinking, and decision making.

Since this certificate is a subset of the core BA Business Analytics AAS degree courses, it will enable CNM students who have completed the BA AAS degree in a different concentration to complete the remaining technical courses in this area and earn this certificate. Additionally, this certificate is ideal for students coming to CNM with AA/AAS/BS degrees who wish to do the core technical course work for this area. 

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Educational Option Information

• This educational option is an: Certificate Of Completion
• This educational option can be completed:  Part-Time or Full-Time
• This educational option is designed for: Students who have completed an associates or bachelor’s degree and wish to complete coursework to enter into the Business Analytics profession. .
• This educational option can be started: Any Term
• Primary course location: Main, Montoya, Westside, Rio Rancho, and online
• Special Requirements: Students must have access to a computer and the Internet to complete coursework.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

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• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

  

Educational Opportunities

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

Career Opportunities

The Business Administration Certificate of Completion can lead to employment in both the public and private sectors. Business graduates are commonly needed in advertising, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, sales, real estate, retail, manufacturing, small business management and supervision.

Sample job titles include: Business Analytics Associate, Associate Business Analyst, Associate Analyst, Network Analyst, Data Analyst