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Become a better manager: business analytics is key

By Ashley Jefferson | August 4, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

Does your organization look for data when deciding how to tackle a challenge or how to move forward? Are you regularly asked to support your business strategy with data? Are you pursuing your first or next leadership role? Want to become a better manager?

In a world where data is booming and businesses are expected to make data-driven decisions, understanding how to use, analyze and communicate effectively in key business analytics areas is now essential to success.

UofL’s new fully online Managerial Analytics Certificate equips current or aspiring business managers with the critical data management and data science expertise needed to make strategic business decisions in a fast-changing marketplace.

What is Managerial Analytics?

Managerial analytics focuses on skills in rapidly-developing and in-demand areas, targeting anyone looking to become a better manager through data-driven expertise. These areas include business analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, spreadsheet modeling, storytelling through data and more—all with a business management focus.

Who is this online business certificate designed for?

UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate is designed for anyone with a bachelor’s degree that currently manages or aspires to manage some component of a business’ strategy, decision-making or implementation. Understanding how to look at data, results and forecasting can help you make more effective choices with confidence. The analytics expertise gained in this program can be applied to all areas of business, from marketing to sales, operations, finance, people management and more.

Benefits of UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate

Increase your functional knowledge in the rapidly growing field of data analytics as it applies to business management.
Learn to apply analytics across business areas including, but not limited to: finance and forecasting, price optimization, customer acquisition, computer information systems, web page analysis, operations management, inventory planning and more.
Develop your ability to communicate analysis and results through data visualization and data storytelling.
Get a jump start on your MBA—credits earned in the certificate can count as 1/5 of your UofL online MBA. This combination delivers a powerful set of credentials, intended to empower you to overcome any challenge faced by the businesses of today and tomorrow as a result of continuous advancements in big data, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Complete your business certificate in managerial analytics in as little as 2 semesters.
Connect and network with other professionals across the industry.
Learn when it’s convenient for you with 100% online courses and anywhere, anytime access.

Get started today!

The new online Managerial Analytics Certificate is offered through the College of Business at the University of Louisville. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited online school. Read more about our business programs.

Earn more than just an MBA—new online program!

By Ashley Jefferson | January 25, 2019

MBA programs might seem like they’re a dime a dozen.

The recently launched online Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the College of Business at the University of Louisville (UofL) is breaking the mold.

Designed for working professionals who want to advance their career, the new degree builds on the success of UofL’s nationally-recognized seated MBA programs by delivering an online curriculum taught by the same b-school faculty as the traditional options. UofL MBAs go beyond the cookie-cutter formula for a business administration program by presenting the opportunity for students to broaden their global mindsets and specialize their program—earning a degree that will distinguish them in the workplace.

In other words, this MBA that stands out so our graduates can too.

In this program, students with have the chance to:

Develop vital business skills needed to lead teams and improve the bottom line.
Expand their global business savvy with an optional 10-day international study trip.*
Use their elective hours to earn a certificate in a specialized business area or select from a variety of innovative online and on-campus courses available across various disciplines.
Engage with world-class faculty who have extensive industry background and leadership experience.
Learn from business leaders, guest speakers and successful alumni.
Network with other business professionals from around the world.

“This is a unique and exciting MBA program because it is built on what makes Louisville Louisville. Our MBA students have the option to customize their degree with one of our industry-based certificates that focus on the unique expertise required by local industries. And, the online platform enables professionals working in those industries to access the program from wherever they are in the world.”
Todd Mooradian
Dean, College of Business

The first cohort for the online program starts in August of 2019 (enrollment is open now!). Students can complete the program in five semesters (or less with dual-status).

The launch of the online MBA program is part of a university-wide effort to provide flexible in-demand degrees that serve working adults and the professional community. UofL currently offers 33 online programs.

“We continuously strive to launch innovative and career-focused programs that benefit adult learners and the community. Partnering with the College of Business to bring this unique MBA offering online is just the next step in our commitment to excellence in online higher education.”
Gale Rhodes
Vice Provost and Executive Director
Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning

To see if the online MBA from the University of Louisville is right for you, visit uofl.me/2RO9UZt.

*The international study trip benefit includes programming costs, hotels, most meals, visa fees, cultural immersion admissions, in-country guides and transportation, and between-country transportation. Airfare to the destination and some incidentals are excluded.

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