Appalachian State University
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
Application Deadlines
Summer Sessions Admission
May 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Spring Admission
November 1
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
Boone campus
Transform businesses for the better
App State’s Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics prepares you to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Learn to generate valuable insight and reporting for your employer with effective, thorough and accurate data analysis. Through this program, you will gain the skills that modern businesses demand to ensure you stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and best practices.
A top institution for business education
App State’s business bachelor’s and master’s programs, offered through the Walker College of Education, are among the best in the nation and the world for 2025–26, according to U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine. Learn more
R2 for high research activity
App State has earned a Research 2 Carnegie Classification, recognizing the university’s high research activity and doctorate production. Learn more about App State’s R2 status
Top 5 in innovation
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top five school for innovation for nine consecutive years.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Data Analyst
- Logistics Management Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Google AdWords Account Manager & Website Designer
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Solutions Analyst
- Pricing Analyst
Some of these roles may require education beyond a graduate certificate.
Employers
- Financial Services and Investment Firms
- Health Care and Medical Services
- Government Agencies (Local, State or Federal Level)
- Manufacturing and Industry
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
Accreditation
App State’s Walker College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Learn more
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