Graduate Certificates
Interested in returning to school after some time? Not ready to commit to the full degree program? A specialized, non-degree online graduate certificate is a great way to get started and immediately access knowledge that can be applied to your everyday life. A certificate also allows you to quickly demonstrate proficiencies to employers while adding value to your resume.
Admission Requirements
All certificates require applicants to hold an undergraduate degree. Application deadlines for the certificate programs are the same as the MS programs. Applicants must complete an application and submit the following application materials:
- Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
- Transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree
- Current resume
- One letter of recommendation
Estimated Costs
Costs are based on the credit hours taken. These are estimates only. Figures are based on the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 tuition rate sheets for the Graduate Professional business program.
| Credit Hours | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State/International Tuition | Fall/Spring Student Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,160 | $1,625 | $546 - $832 |
Graduate Certificate Program Options
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Business Analytics Methods allows you to specialize in interpretation of business data. Completing this certificate will give you the skills to find a job or expand your career as an analyst in many positions such as: business intelligence, marketing, accounting, human resource management and many more. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
Required Courses
- MSBX 5405 Structured Data Modeling and Analysis - 3 credits
- MSBC 5410 Fundamentals of Data Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBX 5415 Advanced Data Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBX 5420 Unstructured and Distributed Data Modeling and Analysis - 3 credits
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Supply Chain Analytics allows you to specialize in fundamentals of supply chain data. Completing this certificate will give you the skills to find a job or expand your career as an analyst in many positions such as: supply chain network design, purchasing and procurement, demand forecasting and many more. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
Prerequisite: MSBC 5460: Supply Chain Strategy, or similar coursework/work experience to qualify for admission.
Required Courses
- MSBC 5070 Survey of Business Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBC 5180 Machine Learning in Python - 3 credits
- Choose an elective from the list below - 3 credits
- Choose an elective from the list below - 3 credits
Elective Courses
- MBAX 6843 Supply Chain and Operations Analytics - 3 credits
- MBAX 6410 Process Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBC 5190 Modern AI - 3 credits
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Marketing Analytics allows you to specialize in interpretation of marketing data. Completing this certificate will give you the skills to find a job or expand your career as an analyst in many positions such as: marketing intelligence, consumer preference and behavior, social network marketing, digital marketing and many more. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
Required Courses
- MSBX 5320 Digital Advertising - 3 credits
- MBAX 6330 Market Intelligence - 3 credits
- MSBX 5410 Fundamentals of Data Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBX 5310 Customer Analytics - 3 credits
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Supply Chain Foundations allows you to specialize in supply chain management. Completing this certificate will give you the skills to find a job or expand your career in many positions such as: transportation, inventory management, operations planning and control and many more. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
Prerequisite: MSBC 5460: Supply Chain Strategy, or similar coursework/work experience to qualify for admission.
Required Courses
- MSBX 5450 Transportation and Logistics - 3 credits
- MSBX 5405 Structured Data - 3 credits
- MSBX 5470 Procurement and Contracting - 1.5 credits
- MSBX 5435 Planning and Production - 1.5 credits
- MBAX 6450 International Operations Management - 3 credits
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Healthcare Analytics allows you to develop the skillset needed to retrieve, analyze and interpret a vast range of health-related data. Completing this certificate will give you the skills to find a job or expand your career in healthcare. All courses must be passed with a B grade or better to count towards the certificate.
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled at the University of Colorado College of Nursing in the Master’s Program in Informatics or have graduated from the Master’s Program in Informatics.
Required Courses
- MSBC 5180 Machine Learning in Python - 3 credits
- MSBX 5425 Natural Language Processing for Healthcare Analytics - 3 credits
- MSBC 5070 Survey of Business Analytics - 3 credits
- One of the following electives:
- MSBX 5405 Structured Data Modeling and Analysis - 3 credits
- MSBC 5190 Modern Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to AI for Business - 3 credits
- NURS 6286 Foundations of Healthcare Informatics - 3 credits
- NURS 6289 Information Systems Life Cycle - 3 credits
Certificates typically take 3 semesters to complete. Students take one Summer class, one Fall class, and two Spring classes. Some students do complete the program in a shorter or longer time period.
No more than two due to class availability and certificate course requirements.
Yes. The student would still need to apply to the certificate program and complete some additional forms.
Certificate students can only begin in July during the Summer Semester with the introductory class.
Our certificate program courses follow the same Online delivery method as the Online MS degree programs.
Yes. Leeds certificate students have the option to transition to the degree program by applying for the degree prior to the end of your third class.