Note: This article originally aired on KNOE on Sept. 2. 
By: Maddy Johnson and Jasmine Bingham

Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business has launched two new data analytics certificates to help meet workforce demands.

The certificates aim to equip students by building and expanding skills needed to help organizations make decisions for success. Starting this Fall, the university will begin offering graduate certificates in business data analytics and undergraduate certificates in business analytics.

“We strive to tailor our curriculum to the needs of industry partners and an ever-evolving workforce, and these new certificate programs help meet the growing demand in the field of data analytics,” said Dr. Chris Martin, dean of the College of Business. “Levering technology in business to the fullest is a cornerstone of our College, and the addition of the certificates is another way to bolster that area.”

Graduate certificates will include a 12-hour program that can be taken fully online or in a hybrid format. According to the university, the certificate can also serve as an embedded credential for students completing Tech’s MBA with a concentration in business data analytics.

Undergraduate certificates will include an 18-hour program focusing on descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and visualization. The university says the certificate can be taken with an undergraduate degree or as a standalone program.

Both certificates offer analytics-focused courses across business disciplines, including computer information systems, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and economics.

For more information about the certificates, visit the university’s website.