该课程包括六门课程，包括四门必修课和两门选修课。可以在五个重点领域中的任何一个上选修课程。UMSL的“理解大数据：商业智能研究生证书”课程包括六个课程，包括四个必修课程和两个选修课程。可以在五个重点领域中的任何一个上选修课程。
The Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence is a unique 12-credit-hour program that can be completed in as few as two semesters (taking 6 credit hours per semester) or up to four semesters (taking 3 credit hours per semester). It is designed for those aspiring for careers in business intelligence, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and IT and for mid-level professionals who want to learn skills in data-driven business decision making. In addition, this certificate program fulfills 4 course requirements for the MS in Information Systems and Technology, so it's a great way to build knowledge and credentials while considering further graduate studies.<br>Throughout the program, students gain skills in data programming, decision support systems, data warehouse design and implementation, data integration, artificial intelligence applications, business analytics, data mining and management science. Upon completing the certificate, students are able to apply contemporary data programming techniques, structure and visualize data in useful and usable formats for business insights, utilize business intelligence technologies to provide historical, descriptive, predictive and prescriptive views of business operations, and communicate business intelligence insights to stakeholders.<br>There has been massive growth in the field of big data. Organizations collect and utilize vast caches of data in order to make informed decisions. Those who can turn data into actionable insights are extremely valuable to organizations in all major industries.<br>Business intelligence is a growing field, and with the emergence of big data and related technologies like cloud computing, it offers promising career growth opportunities. Blending analytics with information technology, business intelligence involves aspects of business analytics and data mining, data integration, data warehouse design and implementation, data programming and artificial intelligence. Business intelligence analysts use the tools and methods at their disposal to help decision-makers examine and improve business processes, reduce costs and promptly identify competitive opportunities in the marketplace.