Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering at Northeastern

Northeastern’s Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering is a flexible, part-time program that equips you with key skills to make data-driven decisions. This program can be completed in 8 to 12 months, offering a strong foundation for career growth or further study.

Explore key areas of focus, all delivered in a 100% online format:

  • Core Data Analytics
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Data Visualization and Communication

Begin your journey with a certificate, which covers the shared core curriculum across all three master’s programs. From there, you can seamlessly transition into a full degree – while applying your certificate credits toward your master’s.

Northeastern Analytics Hub by the Numbers

  • 3

    High-Impact Pathways

  • 100%

    Online

  • $3,500

    Savings Through the Stack-Track Pathway (18% Savings)

Not Ready for a Full Master's Degree?

The Analytics Stack Track offers a flexible and affordable path to earning an online master’s degree in analytics. You start by completing the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the core coursework for three master’s programs:

  • Business Analytics
  • Data Analytics Engineering
  • Health Data Analytics

Once you finish the certificate, you can seamlessly apply the credits toward one of these master’s degrees. At just $328 per credit for the certificate, this option significantly reduces the overall cost of your graduate education.

Explore Our Analytics Stack Track

The Analytics Stack Track is a flexible, affordable way to earn your online analytics master’s degree at Northeastern – starting with a valuable credential at a reduced cost.

How It Works:

Begin with the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the full analytics core required for three master’s programs:

  • Online MS in Business Analytics
  • Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering
  • Online MS in Health Data Analytics

After completing the certificate, you will be able to seamlessly apply your credits toward a master’s degree.

As an Analytics Stack Track learner, you’ll pay just $328 per credit for the certificate – significantly lowering the total cost of your education.

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What Is Performance-Based Admissions?

In a world where practical skills and expertise are in high demand, graduate education is a valuable step for professionals looking to elevate their careers. At Northeastern, our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) focuses on evaluating students' current academic potential rather than relying solely on past credentials.

Our fresh approach to graduate education removes obstacles that can get in the way with conventional admissions processes. Instead, PBA places the focus on each applicant's practical experience and provides an inclusive, flexible pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers.

3 Benefits of Performance-Based Admissions

  1. Removes barriers
  2. Fosters diversity
  3. Emphasizes merit and readiness

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“The Fast App performance-based admissions (PBA) process let me jump right in and start my degree. I did not have to waste time on application materials. I could use that time instead to start my classes right away and apply that knowledge to my work.”

Subhasish Bhaumik

PBA student

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Not Ready for a Full Master's Degree?

The Analytics Stack Track offers a flexible and affordable path to earning an online master’s degree in analytics. You start by completing the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the core coursework for three master’s programs:

  • Business Analytics
  • Data Analytics Engineering
  • Health Data Analytics

Once you finish the certificate, you can seamlessly apply the credits toward one of these master’s degrees. At just $328 per credit for the certificate, this option significantly reduces the overall cost of your graduate education.

Explore Our Analytics Stack Track

The Analytics Stack Track is a flexible, affordable way to earn your online analytics master’s degree at Northeastern – starting with a valuable credential at a reduced cost.

How It Works:

Begin with the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering, which covers the full analytics core required for three master’s programs:

  • Online MS in Business Analytics
  • Online MS in Data Analytics Engineering
  • Online MS in Health Data Analytics

After completing the certificate, you will be able to seamlessly apply your credits toward a master’s degree.

As an Analytics Stack Track learner, you’ll pay just $328 per credit for the certificate – significantly lowering the total cost of your education.

Explore the Graduate Certificate

What Is Performance-Based Admissions?

In a world where practical skills and expertise are in high demand, graduate education is a valuable step for professionals looking to elevate their careers. At Northeastern, our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) focuses on evaluating students' current academic potential rather than relying solely on past credentials.

Our fresh approach to graduate education removes obstacles that can get in the way with conventional admissions processes. Instead, PBA places the focus on each applicant's practical experience and provides an inclusive, flexible pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers.

3 Benefits of Performance-Based Admissions

  1. Removes barriers
  2. Fosters diversity
  3. Emphasizes merit and readiness

Explore Performance-Based Admissions

Apply to Northeastern University Today!

Gain the skills you need to lead in analytics with a graduate analytics degree from Northeastern University. Submit your Fast App now and enjoy these benefits:

  • No GPA, test scores, interviews, or references required for admission
  • Submit your 1-minute Fast App and gain automatic admission to the Performance-Based Admissions pathway courses and enroll within 72 hours
  • No application fee; simply provide an enrollment deposit when you are ready to join

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