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Online Engineering Analytics Certificate
Become a Next-Generation Engineering Analyst & Leader

Online Engineering Analytics Certificate

3
Semesters
$737
Ohio Resident, Cost Per Credit
13
Credit Hours

Be at the Forefront of Integrating Engineering Analytics

In an increasingly data-driven environment, engineering analytics play the most critical role in making efficient and effective data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization. By earning your online Engineering Analytics Certificate, you will position yourself for key, high-visibility roles in various settings. Learn the analytics skills you need to transition from technical roles into leadership positions and grow your career in engineering.

Certificate Benefits

  • Study the breadth and depth of analytics to become a well-rounded engineering leader
  • Incorporate data collection and machine learning into engineering management
  • Provide the needed transition from Data to Information to Knowledge to Wisdom
  • Credits can be transferred to the Master of Engineering Management program

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Earn Career-Ready Engineering Analytics Skills

Mastery of engineering analytics can open up many doors in environments where enterprise-level data skills are needed to reveal threats and opportunities. Become qualified for a wide range of positions in any organization, from health care to government to all industries to military and everything in between. Qualify for advancement in your current role or various rewarding positions as you take your career in a new and exciting direction.

Career Opportunities in Engineering Analytics

  • Engineering Manager

    $165,370

    per year1

  • Computer Systems Analyst

    $103,800

    per year2

  • Industrial Production Manager

    $116,970

    per year3

Engineering Analytics Curriculum

4 Courses | 13 Total Credits

The Engineering Analytics Certificate curriculum includes two "depth" and two "breadth" courses to help you become a highly skilled and well-rounded analyst. Through this coursework, you'll come to understand the use of information systems in engineering and learn to work with enterprise-level data tools, optimization algorithms, and machine learning.

Courses:

  • Statistics for Engineering Management: EMGT 6100 (4 credit hours)
  • Information Systems Engineering: EMGT 6200 (3 credit hours)
  • Database Information Systems: EMGT 6210 (3 credit hours)
  • Data Acquisition and Predictive Analytics: EMGT 6220 (3 credit hours)

Engineering Analytics Certificate Admissions Requirements

No GRE Required for Qualified Applicants| Spring, Summer and Fall Start Dates

We offer a streamlined admissions process intended to make taking the next step as easy as possible for working professionals. Start your application today.

Key Admission Dates

Spring 2025:

  • Application Deadline: 12/09/24
  • Classes Begin: 01/13/25

Summer 2025:

  • Application Deadline: 04/14/25
  • Classes Begin: 5/12/25
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Application Fee$50
Required Documents
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited program
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • Two (2) Professional letters of recommendation from an immediate supervisor and another from who has supervised, mentored or taught the applicant
Admissions Criteria

Criterion A:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an accredited program in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences
  • GPA 3.0 or higher (GPA 2.75 acceptable with GRE quantitative reasoning score of 155 or higher)

Criterion B:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an accredited program in business or technology
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • At least 8 semester credits of mathematics at the calculus level or higher
  • GRE quantitative reasoning score of 155 or higher

Criterion C:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited program from a field not listed above
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • At least 8 semester credits of mathematics at the calculus level or higher
  • GRE quantitative reasoning score of 155 or higher
  • Four or more years of technical work experience

Transfer Credit

Transfer credits are not accepted for this program.

When to Apply

We have three start dates throughout the year: spring, summer, and fall. We encourage prospective students to apply as early as possible. Apply Now

Gain Engineering Analytics Skills at an Affordable Cost

$9,581 Total Tuition (Resident) | $737 Per Credit (Resident)

Employers know that an Ohio University education will prepare you for high performance in your career. Earn your Engineering Analytics Certificate from a public university that regularly ranks among the nation's best for academic quality and value.

Cost per credit hour

$737 (Ohio resident)

$756 (non-resident)

Total credit hours 13
Total estimated cost, minus fees

$9,581 (Ohio resident)

$9,828 (non-resident)

Additional fees

  • Program Fee: $217
  • Specialized Services & Materials Fee: $8
  • Comprehensive Fee: $33
  • General Fee: $3
  • Non-Resident Fee: $19
  • Student Info Sys & Network Fee: $4
Other costs to budget for The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks or other expenses.

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

Military Students

Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been repeatedly ranked among the top institutions for active duty and veteran students. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

Financial Aid

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship. Depending on your background, costs and credit hours will differ.

  • Online Learning at OHIO

    Ohio University has a long tradition of offering online programs specifically designed for the modality and created for working professionals. Our online students complete engaging, comprehensive coursework that combines the academic excellence and experience-based learning of a traditional program with all the flexibility and convenience of online study.

    With asynchronous courses and part-time scheduling (two courses per fifteen weeks), you can earn your degree while maintaining your current work and personal commitments. Virtual office hours give you the opportunity to connect with peers and faculty. Access your coursework 24/7 and complete your assignments on a schedule that fits your life.

What You'll Learn

Master the breadth and depth of engineering analytics as you study information systems, statistics, databases and data acquisition. Gain the skills you need to fully integrate analytics into the practice of engineering management.

Certificate Outcomes

  • Utilize enterprise-level data to identify threats and opportunities.
  • Understand engineering systems, data collection, and machine learning so you can make informed management decisions.
  • Gain the analytic skills you need to thrive in leadership and management roles.

Learn From Leading Experts

The faculty in the Engineering Analytics Certificate program are highly qualified researchers with real-world experience. Learn to incorporate analysis into management, from professors who have done it themselves.

As a student, you'll benefit from:

  • Most faculty are Ph.D. level.
  • Decades of real-world leadership experience.

Faculty Spotlight

Ron Lewis


Associate Professor of Instruction - Ph.D.


Dr. Ron Lewis has decades of experience in both teaching and performing research at top universities in Ohio and leading teams and businesses in the private sector. After 20 years in private business, Dr. Lewis returned to academia at Ohio University to teach the next generation of engineers how to create knowledge and maximize efficiency. His research interests include applied operations and foundry engineering, which he applied as a time study and process improvement analyst in the steel industry. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.


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Related Program

  • Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM)


    Prepare to make the leap from technical roles to high-impact leadership positions with our Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM). Learn advanced engineering skills while also honing in on graduate-level management and leadership training to excel as a leader.

Answers to Common Questions

Find answers to common questions about the online program. For information not covered here, our expert admissions team is available to provide additional details and guidance.

How fast can I complete the online Engineering Analytics Certificate?

It's possible to complete the online Engineering Analytics Certificate in as few as two semesters, although there may be a gap semester depending on when classes are offered.

How much time do I have to complete the online Engineering Analytics Certificate?

Most of our students are working professionals who may need a break to account for shifting personal and professional responsibilities.. You can complete the program in up to three years if necessary.

Does the online Engineering Analytics Certificate require work experience?

No, work experience is not required for admission.

How many courses are in the online Engineering Analytics Certificate?

The certificate program consists of four courses totaling 13 credit hours.

What is the value of taking the online Engineering Analytics Certificate?

The online Engineering Analytics Certificate will equip you to fully integrate data analytics into the discipline and practice of engineering management. You can also transfer credits from the program to the Master of Engineering Management program.

Is the online Engineering Analytics Certificate accredited?

Yes. Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). All degree and certificate programs at Ohio University, including the online Engineering Analytics Certificate, are covered by this institution-wide accreditation.

Sources

  1. "Architectural and Engineering Managers." BLS.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm
  2. "Computer Systems Analysts.” BLS.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
  3. "Industrial Production Managers.” BLS.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/industrial-production-managers.htm