Graduate Certificate in Retail Consumer Data Analytics
Part Time
Online Only
Gain high demand, state-of-the-art knowledge
This kind of experience and expertise is in high demand at top organizations in the apparel industry. The post-baccalaureate certificate in Retail Consumer Data Analytics offers the coursework that prospective employers look for when seeking data analysts in the retail industry. It is also a great way to advance your career within a short period of time. Better yet, the certificate is offered online to fit seamlessly with your professional schedule and other responsibilities.
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Certificate Curriculum
All coursework is also transferable to the MS in Retail Studies program.
This certificate requires 12 credit hours of course credit and can be completed online in as little as one year.
Required Curriculum
- CRS 605: Retail Data Analytics
- CRS 651: Advanced Retail Data Analytics
- RCS 560: Advanced Retail Buying and Merchandising
- RCS 662: Behavior of Softlines Consumers
Admissions
The Graduate Certificate in Retail Consumer Data Analytics program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.
Application Deadlines
| Fall Semester: | June 15 |
| Spring Semester: | November 15 |
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
- For U.S. degrees, one official transcript from all previous academic institutions.
- For international degrees, a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) service, showing proof of U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency, credit hours and GPA.
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Online application and $65 fee
- Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)
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International students should reference the Graduate School’s Application Guide for transcript and language proficiency details.
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Military-Affiliated Students
UNCG has been named a Best for Vets school. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:
- Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
- In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
- Credit for relevant military service/training
- Tutoring assistance
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If you still have questions regarding one of our graduate certificate programs please reach out to our graduate recruitment team by phone or email. You may also schedule a time to meet with one of our recruiters or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Jennifer Kiger Chapman
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301K
Jennifer-BryanGrad@uncg.edu

Savannah Martin
Graduate Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 336-334-4657
Bryan 301F
Savannah-BryanGrad@uncg.edu
