Business Analytics Science

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects Data Analytics and Business Analytics job growth to be 25% over the next ten years. In comparison, 10% job growth is above average. Business Analytics is experiencing amazing job growth! Why? The expansion of data. In this year alone, we’ll likely produce 50 times more data than we did in the last ten years combined. Hidden in that data are the stories that show where we succeeded and where future success most likely lies. Skills in data manipulation tools such as SQL and Tableau are coveted. In a contracting market, businesses will rely more and more on data and those that interpret it.

Characteristics of an ideal candidate include someone who is tech-savvy and inquisitive; driven and motivated to learn and apply new skills; curious about other disciplines in Business Analytics; has a desire to understand and apply data; is a metrics-oriented multi-tasker with some Excel experience who can balance the time commitment required for the program with other responsibilities.

‍‍Our program is ideal for:

• Recent graduates looking to build practical, hands-on skill sets
• Business professionals looking to improve their analytics skills
• Experienced professionals re-entering the workforce
• Working professionals looking to make a shift into business analytics or expanding potential by becoming more knowledgeable about data-informed decision-making
• Entrepreneurs seeking to grow their business by utilizing a set of analytics tools

This program will prepare graduates for roles similar to:

• Business Analyst
• Business Operations Specialist
• Business Operations Analyst
• Operations Analyst
• Associate Data Analyst
• Sales/Marketing/Finance Analyst or Manager
• And more…

Have additional questions? Email us at support@ziplines.com and someone from our admissions team will get back to you.

Yes. We have a Career Hub with on-demand career modules, resources, and workshops dedicated to helping you meet your career goals.

Is job placement included?

We do not offer job placement as part of our career support. However, we do provide you with the tools to be successful in your job search.

‍What types of roles can you get after the course?

This program will prepare graduates for roles similar to:

• Business Analyst
• Business Operations Specialist
• Business Operations Analyst
• Operations Analyst
• Associate Data Analyst
• Sales/Marketing/Finance Analyst or Manager
• And more…

‍Will I have a completed portfolio at the end of the course?

The course and the Playbook exercises will provide you with content to create a portfolio, but you are responsible for creating a portfolio on the platform of your choice.

You should expect to spend six to eight hours engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system (LMS). Additionally, optional (but recommended) weekly live/online group sessions (two hours) are available for engaging in real-time with peers, mentors, and industry experts.

Yes, you will earn a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies knowledge and hands-on experience in Business Analytics.

You will also prepare to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification. Included in this course is one full year of access to Tableau eLearning content (a $120 value).

This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency in business analytics technologies, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.

In order to receive a university-issued certificate of completion, learners must complete 100% of online coursework, achieve 70% or better on each module assessment, and submit all Strategic Business Analytics Playbooks.

Great question! There are multiple options to pay for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.  

We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there you can click on the "Get Qualified" link to see what options are available.

Did you know that 92% of employers offer tuition reimbursement? Our guide gives you suggestions and templates for how to ask your employer to cover the cost of the course.

Learners have one week from the start date of the course to drop and receive a full refund.

You'll access on-demand content and assignments through our learning platform and join the optional (but recommended) mentor-led live sessions once a week through our video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded. The online learning management system can be accessed on a computer from anywhere with an internet connection.

This is a non-credit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid.  However, successful completion of this course may count toward three general elective credits in the online BS in General Business (all concentrations) or toward three general elective credits in the online BS in Business Analytics from LSU. You must be accepted into a degree program at LSU to be considered for these credits.

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