Applied Business Analytics
Garner In-Demand Skills
In this six-week program, you will be able to:
Apply analytics to a wide range of business applications.
Select and apply the appropriate algorithm for a given business scenario.
Lead teams and design deliverables using analytics problem-solving.
Establish workflows, identify interdependencies, and utilize human judgement while managing the analytics process.
Why Study Business Analytics?
MIT Sloan Executive Education's Applied Business Analytics online program is designed to bridge the gap between the needs of working professionals and the accessibility of analytical models and tools. Take this opportunity to use data to improve decision-making.
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Who Should Attend
This online program is ideal for managers and leaders who want to turn data into a competitive advantage by advancing their analytics skills. Participants will learn how to decide which is the best tool for their challenge, and how to apply different models. Participants come from a broad range of industries, job functions, and management levels. Past participants of this program include:
Senior executives who strive to leverage data for competitive advantage and build out analytics capabilities in their organizations.
Functional managers and business heads who want to advance their analytics skills and manage data analyst teams more effectively by asking better questions.
Data and Business Analysts who want to deepen their understanding of how to apply analytics tools to common business challenges, such as predicting customer preferences and trends.
Consultants who need to dig deeper into their client's data in order to make better recommendations and speak the same language as data analysts.
Your Learning Experience
Apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive tools to real-world case studies and examples.
Download a template for your team's business analytics project plan.
Learn from world-renowned MIT faculty.
Discuss learnings and industry trends with a cohort of peers at the top of their fields.
Bit-Sized Learning
Active support from program Learning Facilitators.
Weekly Q&A through live office hours with Learning Facilitators, and experts in this subject matter.
Program Modules
Learn how to predict customer preferences through data grouping. Discover the principles for driving improved customer satisfaction and retention using Netflix’s movie recommendation engine.
Analyze how the Oakland A's use data analytics to outperform talent scouts in player selection and delve into the Framingham Heart Study's role in improving public health through predictive analytics for heart disease risk assessment.
Explore real estate tech strategies using the historic Boston data set and analytics tools that help predict Supreme Court decisions, highlighting their potential to outperform experts.
Explore healthcare system’s high-risk patient identification and intervention strategies for improved outcomes. Additionally, delve into natural language processing to classify tweets for enhanced understanding of Apple's customer sentiment.
Explore deep learning for number recognition within the Data-Models-Decisions-Value framework. Enhance operational efficiency using machine learning and decision tools in inventory management.
Analyze data to assist the CFO of a fictitious organization in transitioning to a high-tech focus while maximizing net present value. Examine an airline’s fleet insurance policy optimization through simulations.
Learn from the Best at MIT Sloan
Boeing Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management, Professor of Operations Research, Associate Dean for the Master of Business Analytics
A faculty member since 1988, his research interests include optimization, stochastic systems, machine learning, and their application. In recent years, he has worked in robust...
Hear from our past learners
Case Studies
Netflix
How data analytics built a movies-you'll-love feature
Mining Tweets to understand customer sentiment at Apple
Framingham Heart Study
How to save lives by predicting heart disease
Boston Real Estate
Leverage a historic Boston real estate data set to predict values
Corporate Strategy
Use an optimization model to maximize net present value and steer the corporate strategy
Inventory Management
Machine learning techniques work to improve operational performance
Earn a Certificate from MIT Sloan
Receive a verified digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan School of Management. This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate.
After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you, at no additional cost, in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT Sloan.
FAQs
How do I know if this program is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this program?
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.
What is the typical class profile?
More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
What other dates will this program be offered in the future?
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
How much time is required each week?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will my time be spent?
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
How do I interact with other program participants?
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 24 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the program content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE).
Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email learner.success@emeritus.org.
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
How can I obtain an invoice for payment?
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
Who will be collecting the payment for the program?
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the program?
Program fees for Emeritus programs with MIT Sloan Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
What is the program refund and deferral policy?
For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 401 264 8575 (US) / +44 150 730 4811 (UK) / +65 3138 5193 (SG)
Flexible payment options available.
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