Analytics Certificate

Analytics and data science are extremely important and present in the workplace, and the job market for these fields is rapidly expanding. Therefore, having extracurricular experience and certificates in this area can differentiate students in the job market and strengthen their resumes significantly.

The Analytics Certificate provides students with unique and experiential learning opportunities in a non-curricular environment. Through expert-led lectures, specialized certifications, innovative internships, peer networking cultural events, and hands-on opportunities to participate in several Analytics activities, this program puts students in a competitive advantage in the workforce. Students also complete the program with three cultural credits and Professionalism credits in the new core curriculum.

There is no deadline to apply for the certificate. This is an on-going program that can be completed any time before graduation. Students can apply to receive the certificate at any time upon the completion of all the requirements

The Analytics Certificate is free to Stetson students. Participation requirements include attendance and participation in:

  • Completion of One Analytics Course (beyond BSAN 250):
    • BSAN300 – Programming for Analytics
    • BSAN383 – Descriptive Analytics for Visualization
    • BSAN323 – Health Animatics: Analytics, Informatics and Healthcare
    • BSAN465 – Predictive Analytics
    • BSAN463 – Prescriptive Analytics
    • SPTB 345 – Sport Business Analytics
    • STAT440 - Forecasting
    • STAT460 - Experimental Design and Advanced Data Analysis.
    • MKTG318 – Marketing Research

    • ACCT440 – Accounting Analytics

  • Certifications (two required)
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) or BSAN111
    • And one from the list below:
      • Microsoft Office Specialist (Access)
      • Information Technology Specialist (Python)
      • Information Technology Specialist (Data Analytics)
      • Information Technology Specialist (Artificial Intelligence)
      • SAS Analytics Academic Specialization
  • BSAN/STAT Internship
  • Three Analytics-related Cultural Events
  • Analytics Activity
    • Work in the Certification Lab.
    • Participate in an analytics-related competition.
    • Attending an analytics-related seminar.
    • Completion of online training (not covered by BSAN certifications list) culminating in the award of a digital badge.

Professor Fred Augustine - [email protected]