Magnolia,
AR,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics in Magnolia United States | Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University
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Magnolia United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
6,024
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Graduate students pursuing a Data Analytics certificate must complete twelve credit hours, consisting of two MBA elective courses and two MCIS elective courses. Before enrolling in MCIS electives, students must either complete a coding and programming course or provide proof of equivalent prior coursework.
MBA graduates will develop strong communication skills, leveraging information technology to improve decision-making processes.
The MBA program prepares students to become socially conscious business leaders who understand cultural diversity and ethical decision-making.
MBA candidates will hone critical thinking abilities, applying strategic management principles to synthesize information, employ decision-making tools, and integrate cross-disciplinary business concepts for novel situations.
MBA students will learn to ethically gather and utilize information to produce well-researched written reports that inform business decisions.
The program ensures MBA graduates achieve proficiency across core business disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A student may be admitted into the MBA program if he/she holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university regardless of the undergraduate field of study. Should a student have an undergraduate degree other than business, prerequisites would include:
Six hours of principles of accounting (sophomore level or above),
Three hours of business finance or financial management (junior level or above),
Three hours of statistics (at the junior level or above),
Three hours of principles of marketing (at the junior level or above),
Three hours of micro- economics (sophomore level or above), and
Three hours of organization theory and behavior or principles of management (junior level or above).
For other international students, the English language requirement of SAU will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of ONE of the following:
A score of 550 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 210 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 79 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 6.0 (overall) on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 5
Completion of level 5 SAU ESL program
Tuition
USD
6,024