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Business Essentials Specialized Track: Business Analytics

Who should take this program?

The expanding field of business analytics is fundamental to all facets of business across all industries, including marketing, finance, and research. If you would like to acquire a comprehensive introduction to the vast business intelligence field, the one-quarter Business Analytics Certificate may be right for you. Designed for professionals with a university degree or at least two years of work experience, this program will include advanced topics such as Big Data and Predictive Analytics. Pair the 3-month Business Analytics Certificate program with other Business certificates for a total of 9 months to take advantage of Optional Practical Training.

Program Benefits:

Develop Business Analytics skills and knowledge for improved career marketability
Hands-on experiential project connects your classroom education with real-world businesses
Courses are led by practicing industry experts
Study alongside international and American students and build your network
Schedules are designed to give you the freedom to explore California and the opportunity to attend local professional networking events
Apply for OPT after three consecutive quarters of study (9 months)

Note: UC San Diego follows a quarter system. Each quarter consists of 10-12 weeks of full-time study. There are four quarters per year.

2019 Program Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):

Winter: January 3 - March 23
Summer: June 19 - September 7

Admission Requirements:

The minimum requirements to be accepted to the program are listed below. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted will have a successful experience.

Proof of Language Proficiency Requirement:

TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEIC: 760
IELTS: 6.5
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
PTE: 64
ELI Core Level: 109

Additional Admission Requirements:

University degree or two years of professional work experience
Official university transcripts, in English, from all universities attended, indicating a strong academic history; include a grading key.
Letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor attesting to your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field. Must be signed and dated and on academic or company letterhead.
Résumé or CV
Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation for taking the program
A spoken language screening may be required.
Prospective students who choose to attend English language courses at the UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI) in place of obtaining an official language proficiency score will need recommendation from the ELI advisor.

Application Deadline:

There are no final application deadlines to apply for these programs, but all programs close when they are full. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis until all available seats are taken.