Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Analytics
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Analytics at North Carolina A&T State University – America's largest HBCU – is designed to provide technology professionals and those looking to break through in tech fields a more specialized training option without the time investment of a degree program.
As our society becomes ever more digital, the amount of data collected by businesses and organizations is growing rapidly. By 2025, the world will generate 175 zettabytes, or a trillion gigabytes, of data, according to a report from Seagate and independent research firm IDC. Employers increasingly need skilled professionals to collect, analyze, interpret and report this complex data to identify trends, solve problems and improve business performance.
The World Economic Forum identified data analysts and scientists as the No. 2 emerging job in the United States and No. 1 worldwide in its 2020 Future of Jobs report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts related jobs, such as operational research analyst or market research analyst, to grow much faster than average by 2030. According to PayScale, the average annual salary for a data analyst is $63,546.
Specializations (or Careers)
- Data Analyst
- Health Data Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any course of study (major).
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Program Requirements
- Core courses (6 credit hours)
- Technical electives (6 credit hours)
Explore the curriculum guide.
Contact Information
For program-related questions:
Yolanda Stone
Program Coordinator
The Graduate College
Email
336-285-2380
For assistance with the admissions process:
The Graduate College
Email
336-285-2366
For assistance with the registration process:
Trevor Taylor
Student Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
Email
336-285-3798 or 888-498-6752 (Toll-Free)