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Zimpleman College of Business
Home   >  Zimpleman College of Business   >  Programs   >  Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificates

Programs

  • Graduate Certificates
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In today’s competitive job market, advanced skills and knowledge are a necessity. Graduate certificates are a perfect fit for students who wish to develop their expertise by adding an advanced credential to their resume.   

Upon completing the certificate program, participants should have the ability to design and implement strategies in their chosen area that provide organizations with a competitive advantage.

Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business offers the following graduate certificate.

  • Business Analytics: The Business Analytics certificate provides a base skill set of recognizing the importance of data for solving operational, tactical, and strategic-level organizational problems. In addition, students will learn how to evaluate the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of digital data as well as understand data-related laws and ethical practices.

Application Process

To be admitted to any of the Zimpleman College of Business Graduate Certificate Programs, students must submit the following:

  1. Completed and signed Graduate Certificate Application
  2. Official transcripts from every college or university previously attended
  3. Current professional resume or curriculum vitae

Learn More 

To learn more about the Drake Certificate programs, please discuss your educational goals with a Zimpleman College of Business staff.

Zimpleman College of Business Contact Information
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    Aliber Hall
    2507 University Ave.
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Phone 515-271-3142

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