The data science certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of our stackable MBA or the Business Intelligence & Analytics M.S. Whether you enroll in the data science certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.
Overview
The data management certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the MBA or the Business Intelligence and Analytics M.S. at Saint Joseph's. Whether you enroll in the data management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.
What is the Data Management Certificate?
The data management certificate program requires completion of 12 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in courses taken at Saint Joseph's University. Students choosing to stack their MBA with a data management certificate must have a strong background in business statistic and quantitative methods, as demonstrated by completion of the ALEKS online module.
Certificate Courses:
- DSS 610 Business Analytics (3 credits)
- DSS 630 Database Management (3 credits)
- DSS 640 Managing Data Intelligence (3 credits)
- DSS 750 Cyber Security (3 credits)
What Can You Do with a Data Management Certificate?
Students who choose to stack an MBA with a data management certificate or who complete the certificate as part of their Master's in Business Intelligence and Analytics, can pursue several career paths, including the following:
- Clinical Data Manager
- Data Management Consultant
- Analyst
- Cybersecurity Professional
- Data Manager
How Will a Data Management Certificate or MBA from Saint Joseph’s University Advance Your Career?
The data management certificate enables students to develop an understanding of the data in their organization. The course teaches students how to use data models to define and manage information concepts that impact business strategy. The program also focuses on employing artificial intelligence for workflow management and applying AI solutions to business. You will use data model artifacts as part of the data governance toolkit and learn to develop applications that adhere to a set of data standards.
Data Management Certificate and the MBA
With stackable certificates, Saint Joseph’s University now offers the opportunity to complete an MBA degree in as little as one year. If you are interested in pursuing a future in data management, you now have the option to stack the MBA core certificate with the data management certificate and one other certificate of your choosing. By combining a certificate with one of the second stackable MBA certificate options listed below, you will be prepared to advance your career with the confidence needed in an ever-changing business world.
STACKABLE CERTIFICATE OPTIONS:
- MBA Core Certificate
- Applied Investment Analysis
- Corporate Financial Management
- Data Analytics
- Data Science
- Financial Applications in Real Estate
- Human Resources Management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Healthcare Management Stackable Certificate (MBA)
At-A-Glance
| Length | Average part-time: 2 - 4 semesters, or 6 -12 months. The data management certificate is self-paced so you can take as many courses in a semester that make sense with your schedule and goals. |
| Credits | 12 credits or 4 courses. |
Start Terms | Spring, summer or fall. |
| Format | Online, on campus, or hybrid of both formats. |
| Tuition for 2021-2022 | $1,140 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees. |
| Stack this Certificate into Master’s Programs | The credits of the data management certificate can be applied towards the MBA or Business Intelligence & Analytics M.S. |
| Potential Career Paths | The data management certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as:
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| Requirements | You can enroll in this certificate with any bachelor’s degree. No business background or related experience required. The ALEKS Statistic Proficiency foundational module must be completed first before taking any of your statistics courses. The course is low-cost and can be completed at your own pace over several weeks. The Graduate Admission Office can provide more information on the statistics foundation module and resources. |
| Admission Information | The GMAT is not required for certificates. To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions. |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Financial Aid Office can help you understand your options. |
| Discount Eligibility |
Note: discounts cannot be combined. |
| Veterans | Saint Joseph’s is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits. |
Related Programs
Saint Joseph's MBA model is the first and only in Philadelphia to allow you to fully customize your experience. Our stackable, three-certificate model lets you choose two specializations in addition to a core MBA set of courses. Take them in any order, at your own pace, with the added flexibility of choosing online or on-campus options.
The business intelligence and analytics programs provide students with general business skills, knowledge and experience in the theory of decision making, process analysis, database management and more. The program is designed to enhance your skill set so that you are fundamentally better equipped to succeed in a data-intensive world.