Business analytics
Certificate, undergraduate
Overview
Turn insights into action
With a business analytics certificate program, you’ll gain the skills to turn data into actionable insights while analyzing business problems using tools like inference, regression, time series, decision analysis and optimization.
Build foundational programming and SQL skills to acquire and access data and learn how to assess data quality and clean it using the right tools. Through hands-on experience with industry-standard software, you’ll manage and analyze data effectively — and transform your findings into clear, compelling visualizations that support smart, strategic decision making.
Business runs on analytics
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing a major in business, economics, finance or information systems.
- Aspire to roles such as data analyst, business analyst or market researcher.
- Seek to complement your studies with technical proficiency.
- Desire a competitive edge in the job market.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,736 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Management Analysts
$106,986 - Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists • Search Marketing Strategists
$84,869 - Statisticians • Biostatisticians
$98,792 - Data Scientists • Business Intelligence Analysts • Clinical Data Managers
$139,775
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
As a College of Business and Economics student, you have many hands-on learning opportunities to ensure your readiness for the real business world. Our experiential learning programs give you practical experience and business know-how that will set you apart.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements at uidaho.edu/admissions-apply to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.