Potential Careers
- Chief data officer
- Business intelligence director
- Marketing manager
- Operations analyst
- Analytics consultant
Graduate Program
Data Analytics (MBA)
Widener's data analytics MBA and certificate programs prepare you to transform big data into strategic business decisions.
At a Glance
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Offered as
Master of Business Administration
Certificate
Format
On Campus
Credits
MBA: 33
Certificate: 12
Avg. Time to Completion
MBA: As little as 1 year
Certificate: 1 year
College/School
Campus Location
- Chester, PA
Explore the Data Analytics MBA & Certificate
Through Widener's MBA in data analytics, you'll gain the project management, process innovation, and analytic expertise you need to make strategic, forward-thinking business decisions. As you tackle coursework infused with SAS and other industry-leading applications, you'll acquire the confidence and skills to:
- Prepare and visualize data
- Apply statistical techniques to solve everyday business challenges
- And communicate your findings to diverse audiences
When you serve as a data analytics expert, your evidence-based decisions will directly impact the growth of your organization—priming you for leadership roles in this fast-growing field.
Not ready to pursue a master's degree? Kickstart your career advancement with our SAS certificate. Each course counts toward the MBA program, saving you time and money when you're prepared to take the next step.
Widener's School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Data Analytics MBA Curriculum & Degree Options
The MBA in data analytics is part of Widener's broader specialized MBA program, which offers concentrations in several industry sectors. This means you'll develop a powerful portfolio of leadership and business skills, plus the skills necessary to excel in careers relating to business intelligence and data analytics.
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Complete the 12-credit SAS certificate and develop expertise in data visualization, data mining and warehousing, database systems, and more.
All credits from the certificate roll into Widener's MBA in data analytics. You may transition to the MBA program without submitting a GMAT score if you earn a certificate GPA of 3.3 or higher.
View the academic catalog for curriculum & coursework requirements.
Outlook & Outcomes for Data Analysts
Why Study Data Analytics at Widener?
Build a Network of Industry Insiders
Your education will extend beyond the classroom as you foster relationships with driven classmates, industry-shaping faculty, and accomplished guest speakers. By rubbing shoulders with current and future business leaders, you'll form connections that will be invaluable as you advance your career.
Learn From Powerhouse Faculty
Our faculty are seasoned professionals who know the keys to success—because they've achieved it themselves. By surrounding yourself with professors who are happy to share their expertise and provide personalized mentorship, you'll better understand what it takes to thrive at the intersection of business and data analytics.
Student Stories
Admissions & Aid
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
Admissions Information
Applying online is easy—and it's secure.
What you'll need to apply:
- Completed online application
- $35 application fee
- Personal statement (see below for prompt)
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7
Note: GMAT or GRE scores are not required for admission to graduate business programs. However, applicants who have completed the GMAT or GRE may opt to submit their test scores to strengthen their admissions applications or scholarship applications.
Personal Statement
Please explain why you wish to do graduate work in the field you have selected with particular emphasis on your proposed area of specialization. Please limit this essay to no more than one typewritten page.
Our business programs use a rolling admissions format, which means you can apply when it's convenient for you. We recommend you complete your application at least one month prior to the start of the semester you wish to begin. You may begin the MBA or certificate program in the fall or spring semester.
Financial Aid
Paths to Savings
85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Graduate Assistantships
Widener offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to enrolled students. GAs receive tuition assistance for their work. Once you're a student, contact your program director for more information.
Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
20% Discount for Widener Alumni
(some restrictions apply)
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
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Graduate Admissions Office
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Hyatt Hall
14th St
Chester, PA 19013 - 610-499-4282
- gcs@widener.edu
Brian V. Larson
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate SBA Programs & Professor
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Quick Center
Room 218 - (610) 499-1182
- bvlarson@widener.edu