Micro-Credentials

This three-course micro-credential gives students outside the accounting major a deeper understanding of how to use financial and managerial accounting information in the decision-making process. You'll develop real-world skills and a working knowledge in the concepts of accounting, accounting and dinancial data analytics, and cost accounting.

The micro-credential in Business Analytics & Intelligence program provides students fundamental knowledge and skills in data analytics methods and techniques, and show how to harness the power of data for data-driven decision making. Business Analytics is the study of how organizations use data to analyze performance, make strategic decisions, and achieve business goals. You'll become a user of in-demand business analytics tools, including data visualization, web and social analytics, and data mining.

The micro-credential in Cybersecurity addresses key points in one of the most important challenges facing business, giving students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to secure organizational data and systems. You'll understand computer forensics, practical hands-on computer security practices, networkk and system security, security trends, and malware analysis.

This micro-credential is a nine-hour cluster of courses intended to deepen students' understanding of financial decision making. learn the guiding principles of advanced financial management, investments, and analysis of financial statements.

The Project Management micro-credential delivers comprehensive knowledge of essential techniques and the fundamental concepts for successful, cost-effective management of both long-term development programs and short-term projects. Important areas of study include project risks and costs, as well as developing and sustaining appropriate communications while continuously engaging stakeholders within projects. This micro-certification program follows the curriculum guidance of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and as a result this micro-credential helps prepare students for professional certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) or the Certified Assistant in Project Management (CAPM).

This micro-credential provides an opportunity to gain the professional knowledge and skills needed to conduct business in a supply chain, including purchasing and sourcing, manufacturing, warehouse management, and transportation logistics. This micro-credential is intended for individuals who are interested in entering and furthering their careers in all aspects of supply chain management. Typical job titles which utilize the knowledge and skills delivered by this micro-credential include supply chain analyst, sourcing specialist, warehouse lead, and transportation coordinator, among others. In addition, this micro-credential helps prepare students for professional certifications such as those offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

A graduate micro-credential provides focused upskilling opportunities for graduate students with at least one specific overarching objective and two student-learning outcomes. The A&M-Central Texas graduate micro-credential in data analytics delivers real-world experience with data analytics and data management, decision-support systems, advanced big-data analysis and visual analytics