Designed for Working Professionals
Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Technology and Analytics Academic Experience
In the Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Technology and Analytics program, you will learn to adapt business processes to new challenges using emerging technologies. With the guidance of the teaching team, you’ll gain fundamentals for innovation combined with the power to identify the business problems and make data-driven decisions.
The diverse professional experiences of our instructors allow you to explore specific industry interests. You’ll learn from professors who will not only provide you with a strong theoretical foundation but also bring practical knowledge through current case studies and project-based work. Our curriculum is relevant and current, and developed with industry experts to ensure you’re gaining valuable skills to use with emerging technology.
You can complete this program fully online or with a combination of in person and hybrid courses. The pace is flexible and can be completed in nine months or longer, if needed. Designed for working professionals, the certificate classes meet one night a week.
Applied Learning
St. Thomas uses an applied learning approach—we teach with hands-on, real-world experiences using industry-standard applications and software tools. Leverage the information you learn in class to solve practical problems using industry-leading tools and methods.
Traditional vs. Hybrid Courses
Choose from traditional on-campus classes, or courses that take place both in person and online. Hybrid courses can offer greater scheduling flexibility, feature the latest online instructional technologies to complement less frequent classroom sessions on campus. If you take a hybrid course, during the weeks between on-campus meetings, you’ll stay engaged thorough web-based presentations and interactions with peers and faculty.
How Often Will You Attend Class?
During the Fall and Spring semesters, traditional courses usually meet one weeknight per week (M – Th) from roughly 6 to 9 pm. Summer courses typically meet on weeknights from late May to August, from 5:30 to 9:45 pm. J-term classes usually meet once a week (M-Th), and all-day Saturday throughout January.
MBA With a Graduate Certificate
Bridget Rissman ‘18 earned her graduate certificate while in the Part-time MBA program.
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