About: 

Advance your educational and professional goals with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from UMass Lowell — a top-ranked, public research university. This four-course certificate program, available entirely online, is designed for working professionals who are looking to build a solid foundation of analytical skills that can be used to solve real-world problems in a variety of business areas.

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Gain knowledge about analytical techniques and decision-making tools that will enable you to translate raw data into actionable business intelligence. Business analytics is a critical function at both private and public firms in a diverse range of fields including healthcare, government, engineering, health sciences, e-commerce, transportation and manufacturing.

This program is offered through UMass Lowell's Manning School of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) — an elite distinction earned by less than five percent of business schools worldwide.

Manning School of Business faculty and instructors are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and the program’s challenging, relevant curriculum is aligned with current industry trends and employer needs.

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • No GRE required
  • Complete in 9 months
  • One of the most affordable tuitions in the nation
  • Apply anytime
  • 24/7 tech support

Learn More About This Program

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Sample a Course

Click here to learn more about UMass Lowell's Graduate Certificate Program in Business Analytics.

Tuition/Fees: 
Type of Fee Amount
Fee Per Credit $655
Registration Fee Per Semester $30
Returned Check Fee Per Semester* $30
Graduate Certificate Application Fee $75
Late Fee for Nonpayment $50
Total for Course** $1,995 ($655 x 3 credits = $1,965 + $30 registration fee per semester)

*Applicable when check is returned unpaid.

**Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard three-credit course.

For registration information, visit UMass Lowell's website.

Accreditation: 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) — an elite distinction earned by less than five percent of business schools worldwide.

Admissions: 

Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. No Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for graduate certificate programs. Credits earned from a graduate certificate program may be used towards a related graduate degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator. UMass Lowell students who complete a graduate certificate program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better may be able to waive the GRE when applying to a related master’s degree program. Graduate certificate programs must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no more than one course with a grade below B. Courses completed for one certificate may not be used towards other certificates.

Financial Aid: 

Availability of financial aid varies depending on the certificate, matriculation and course status. Please contact the Solution Center at 978-934-2000 or TSC@uml.edu to determine eligibility.