With the proliferation of data across all sectors of the global economy, there is an immediate need for individuals to be knowledgeable in how to harness data for continuous analysis and study. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Analytics prepares students to draw on analytical findings to make key decisions in an organization's strategy.<br>In a global environment characterized by digital transformation, rapid change, and high levels of uncertainty, the ability to hire, reskill, and upskill analytic talent is a major driver of organizational performance. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Analytics in the College of Professional Studies will prepare students to develop analytical skills that will support decision making in an organization's strategy. The certification focuses on analytical, technological, and humanic literacieswith an emphasis on experiential learningrequired for students to serve as strategic business partners in their organizations.<br>Career Outlook<br>Graduates will have the skills to understand and analyze data. Those who are data-literate are needed and valued across all industries, departments, and seniority levels, making a career in analytics a potentially lucrative one for people of all backgrounds. Here are some in-demand data-oriented careers:<br>Data mining analyst, Business intelligence analyst, Business/management analyst, Compensation/benefits analyst, Financial analyst<br>HRIS analyst, Operations analyst