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Analyze. Innovate. Master the best practices of big data management.
Do you find yourself drawn to the latest technology? Do you often feel like you could improve upon the software that you use for work, school, and play? Interested in information systems management?
Pfeiffer University Department of Computer Information Systems offers a Big Data Management (BDM) certificate. The certificate is earned by completing 12 credits in big data management from the Department of Computer Information Systems. Completion of these competencies will result in the awarding of a joint SAS®/Pfeiffer Certificate in Big Data Management at Pfeiffer University partnering with SAS Institute Inc. Students will use a SAS analytics package as part of these courses. The tool is provided free for class use by the SAS Institute. The certificate credential is not intended as a diploma or a degree.
Program Overview

Set yourself apart as a skilled data manager ready to enhance efficiency, analysis, and outcomes in the workplace.
12 credit hours
100% online
Areas of focus:
- Data Analysis
- Business Analytics


This certificate requires 12 semester hours. To earn the certificate, students must complete courses with at least a C, but have an overall GPA in all certificate courses of 2.5 or above.