How to Apply - BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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Business Intelligence & Analytics Graduate Certificate

Winter 2024 & Fall 2024 applications are open.  Apply Now

Admissions Requirements

BIA Application Requirements

  1. Professional resume
  2. Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from each degree granting institution(s), all colleges and/or universities attended where any graduate credits were completed and the college/university where you completed the statistics prerequisite. If admitted, official transcripts must be submitted for these colleges/universities. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
  3. Statement of Purpose: In 500 words or less, please tell us what has led you to pursue this degree. Identify your short-term and long-term career objectives, an explanation of your decision to pursue this degree at this point in your life, and your specific interest in Portland State University’s School of Business.
  4. $67 application fee

Current PSU master's business students will benefit from a streamlined application. If you have questions while applying, please reach out to sbgradadmissions@pdx.edu.

Preferred Qualifications

  • This program is designed for technical professionals.
  • Preferred Requirements:
    • At least 1 year of professional or educational experience in data analytics, data reporting, and/or advanced statistics.
  • If you do not have experience in these areas, please consider the Enterprise Analytics Graduate Certificate.

Resources for International Students

This certificate is not designed to keep F-1 students in compliance, but may be paired with a full master's program.

Learn More about the Business Intelligence & Analytics Certificate

Application Due Dates

New students start classes in the winter or fall quarters only. F1 visa students can only start in the fall.

  • Winter - December 15
  • Fall - August 31