Course Overview
The Certificate in Business Analytics equips professionals with skills to analyze data for informed business decisions. Covering key tools and techniques, the course focuses on data visualization, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling, enabling effective data-driven strategies.
Duration:
6 to 12 months depending on the institution and depth of the course.
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
A Certificate in Business Analytics provides in-depth knowledge of analyzing data to make informed business decisions. The course equips students with skills in statistical analysis, data visualization, and the use of analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, and R.
Semester 1:
Introduction to Business Analytics: Overview of business analytics, its importance in decision-making, and key concepts such as data types, data processing, and business applications.
Statistics for Business Analytics: Basic and advanced statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and their applications in business decision-making.
Data Visualization: Concepts and tools for visualizing data using graphs, charts, and dashboards with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.
Business Intelligence Tools: Introduction to business intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI, QlikView, and SAP BI for data analysis and reporting.
Data Management and SQL: Fundamentals of data management, databases, and SQL for querying and managing large datasets.
Semester 2:
Predictive Analytics: Using machine learning and data mining techniques for predictive modeling and forecasting, focusing on tools like Python and R.
Data Mining and Machine Learning: Techniques for data mining, clustering, classification, and applying machine learning algorithms for business insights.
Big Data Analytics: Introduction to big data concepts, Hadoop, Spark, and the role of big data in business decision-making.
Advanced Excel for Business Analytics: Advanced Excel functions and macros for data analysis, financial modeling, and decision-making.
Capstone Project/Internship: Practical experience in solving real-world business problems using analytics, either through internships or a project.
Average Fees:
₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000 depending on the institution, resources, and level of industry collaboration.
Exams to Attend:
Certification typically requires students to pass internal assessments, semester-end exams, and a final project. Advanced certifications may also include exams like:
Certified Business Analytics Professional (CBAP) by globally recognized institutions.
Advanced Analytics Certifications from institutions such as Harvard Business School Online or the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Ten Most Ranking Institutions Combined Ranking in India:
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology (SCIT), Pune
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
Amity University, Noida
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Rajagiri Business School, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
St. Teresa’s College, Kochi
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram