Saint Joseph's University's Certificate Program in Business Intelligence offers working professionals the opportunity to gain valuable credentials in the field of business intelligence. This program educates participants to the field of business intelligence and the importance of integrating technology and quantitative skills into a relevant, functional business context. This ground-breaking program can be completed in as little as nine months, which consists of two academic semesters.
Additionally, the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence allows students the opportunity to earn graduate credits, which may then be applied to the Master of Science in Business Intelligence Program at Saint Joseph’s University. In order to be eligible for this unique opportunity, students must receive a grade of B or better for each of the four courses taken within the certificate program, as well as satisfy all admissions requirements for the Master of Science in Business Intelligence Program. See the chart below for those courses eligible for transfer.
Saint Joseph’s University is one of the leading providers of business intelligence education in the country. The Certificate Program in Business Intelligence is taught within the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, which is accredited by AACSB and ranked by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Business Week.
Our Students
Students in the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence come from a number of industries and are current or aspirant leaders in the field of business intelligence. To be eligible to participate, applicants to the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence must supply the following:
- Letter of intent
- Official undergraduate transcripts showing an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current resume
Students in the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence are accepted on a rolling-admissions basis. Course work begins every fall semester; therefore, all application materials are due anytime before June 30th. Mail all application documents to:
Patricia Rafferty
Certificate Program in Business Intelligence
Saint Joseph’s University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Curriculum
Students in the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence may choose from two distinct program tracks. Track I includes a core business intelligence specialization. Track II includes a specialization in Six Sigma, which qualifies participants to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification exam.
To complete the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence, participants are required to complete four designated courses (3 credits each) within a sequenced program. Each course is 3 credits, for a total of 12 credit hours. The program is designed to be completed in only nine months, which consists of two consecutive academic semesters.
The choice of program sequences is as follows:
| Track I: Business Intelligence Specialization | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| DSS 4415 | DSS 5035 |
| Foundations for BI* | Six Sigma I |
| DSS 4715 | MBA 4415 |
| Developing Decision Making Competencies* | Contemporary Information Technology (on-line) |
| Track II: Six Sigma Specialization | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| DSS 4415 | DSS 5035 |
| Foundations for BI* | Six Sigma I |
| DSS 5015 | MBA 4415 |
| Six Sigma II | Contemporary Information Technology (on-line) |
*Courses eligible for transfer into the M.S. in Business Intelligence Program
Receive Personal Assistance:
Learn more about the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence and receive assistance through the application process by contacting Patricia Rafferty at 610-660-1318 or patricia.rafferty@sju.edu.
Tuition and Fees
Students enrolled in the Certificate Program in Business Intelligence are charged on a per course basis. The 2009-2010 tuition is $2,448 per course ($816 per credit).
