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2009-2010 University Catalog

Spatial Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate

Banner Code:  BU-CERG-SBI

Contact:
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer
Program Manager, Executive Programs
703-993-1832
narcher1@gmu.edu

Spatial Business Intelligence (SBI) is an original powerful methodology that allows support traditional and spatial data through merging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Business Intelligence (BI) technologies.   SBI approach allows integrating different systems, saving valuable resources, visualizing organization’s assets, streamlining work flow processes, minimizing risk and enhancing business decision-making. Only recently has it been realized that the Spatial Component of Business operations through GIS Technology provides customer intelligence solutions that leads to better business decisions.

This 15-credit graduate certificate meets the needs of those with an undergraduate degree, who wish to complement their background with skills in innovative GIS technology application to business problems, spatial business modeling, business decision support, and business intelligence.
A student will get the unique opportunity to become skilled in providing competitive advantage to businesses, governments, agencies and associations through merging GIS and Business Intelligence technologies.

Recent study proves that there is constant demand in business workforce with added knowledge in GIS technology and Spatial Intelligence from a Business Analyst and Manager to Chief Executive. In particular within the federal government and industries as: finance, insurance, telecommunication, real estate, retail, tourism, oil/gas, IT, HR, and consulting companies.

Certificate Requirements

The graduate certificate in Spatial Business Intelligence requires a total of 15 credit hours, or 5 academic graduate courses.   Students must take 9 credit hours not counted towards any other graduate degree or certificate programs.  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.  Students are responsible for familiarization and compliance with the university’s Graduate Policies  contained in this catalog.
 

Required courses

Electives

Two courses from the following:

Additional Requirements

The SBI certificate program is opened to all students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet admissions requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Applicants must submit a completed GMU graduate application along with a copy of undergraduate degree, official transcripts, resume, and two letters of recommendation, VA domicile classification form, and TOEFL if they are foreign nationals.

GMAT scores are not required.