• 40 HOURS (22 LIVE CLASSES + 18 HOURS OF

RECORDED LECTURES/ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS)

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

• HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES

• LECTURES DELIVERED BY DISTINGUISHED UNCW

FACULTY

• OFFICIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST

INCLUDED

APPLY NOW AT UNCW.EDU/INTERNATIONAL/ELC

ONLINE CERTIFICATE

FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS AND DATA ANALYTICS

FEBRUARY 1– 26, 2021

Change and uncertainty are a fundamental part of today’s business environment.

Being able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, communicate clearly across

cultures, and use data to make informed decisions are the skills employers are

looking for today. Gain a competitive advantage by adding UNCW’s certificate in

Foundations of Business and Data Analytics to your toolkit.

WHO IS THIS CERTIFICATE FOR?

This certificate is designed for business and computer science students and professionals who would like to:

• Sharpen professional communication skills and increase cultural awareness tocommunicate confidently in a business environment;

• Learn the foundations of business strategy and crisis management;• Enhance planning, forecasting and decision-making skills by examining basic

principles of predictive analytics;• Gain perspectives on how businesses across the world are adapting to the changing

business environment in a post-pandemic world.

HIGHLIGHTS

CURRICULUM

Professional Communication

(7 hrs./week: 4 hrs. of live classes + 3 hrs.

for online assignments)

In this course, students will practice English

language skills required to communicate

effectively and confidently in a professional

setting. Students will also learn to create their

personal brand with practical tips from

business professionals and career counselors.

Lecture Series (3 hrs./week: 1.5 hrs.

of live classes + 1.5 hrs. recorded lectures):

Globalization and Business

The Basics of Crisis Management

Foundations of Business Strategy

Principles of Digital Communication

Introduction to Business Analytics

Analytics Applications

Classification Models

Data Visualization

* 1 academic hour is 50 minutes

Questions? Email elc@uncw.edu

PROGRAM COST

Program Fee - $650

(includes all materials and an official

English proficiency test)