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Finance Analytics Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C25350F

The Finance Analytics Certificate prepares students for job opportunities in the finance analytics field. Students can learn business analytics practices and how they are applicable in the financial sector.

The certificate includes BAS-120, ACC-120, BAS-121 and BUS-225 courses. Credits earned in the program may be transferred toward an AAS degree in Business Analytics.

Overall, the Business Analytics curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills in the following:

  • Statistical and analytic theory, best practices and analysis
  • Data mining and data warehousing
  • Predictive modeling
  • Project and operations management
  • Analytical tools and techniques

Related skills include business communication, critical thinking and decision making. The curriculum is hands-on, with an emphasis on application of theoretical and practical concepts. Students engage with the latest tools and technology.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$988
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
13
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Accountants
    53789.8
    Starting Salary
    80812.09
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
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  • Accounting Supervisors
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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  • Auditors
    53789.8
    Starting Salary
    80812.09
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Banking Branch Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Billing Clerks / Specialists
    35855.66
    Starting Salary
    44563.54
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Bookkeepers / Accounting Clerks
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    Starting Salary
    49329.57
    Median Annual Wage
    0%
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  • Budget Analysts
    61018.07
    Starting Salary
    83626.69
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
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  • Business Professors
    44238.51
    Starting Salary
    75245.65
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Chief Executive Officers
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    Starting Salary
    213175.48
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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  • Chief Operating Officers
    63278.4
    Starting Salary
    213175.48
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    41834.65
    Starting Salary
    62696.94
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
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    Starting Salary
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    Median Annual Wage
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    Starting Salary
    75567.48
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
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    Starting Salary
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    Median Annual Wage
    12%
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    Starting Salary
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    Median Annual Wage
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    Starting Salary
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    Median Annual Wage
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    Starting Salary
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    Median Annual Wage
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    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
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    Starting Salary
    84968.27
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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  • Financial Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
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    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    Starting Salary
    63902.12
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
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    Starting Salary
    84968.27
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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    54677.23
    Starting Salary
    108369.94
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
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  • Grants Managers / Administrators
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    Starting Salary
    109118.22
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Investment Fund Managers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
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  • Investment Underwriters
    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
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  • Loan Officers
    45051.43
    Starting Salary
    65673.45
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
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  • Operations Managers / Supervisors
    54677.23
    Starting Salary
    108369.94
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
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    41834.65
    Starting Salary
    62696.94
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
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    36251.21
    Starting Salary
    54508.64
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    Growth*
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    46298.44
    Starting Salary
    108486.47
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Pricing Analysts
    62323.06
    Starting Salary
    98553.72
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
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  • Risk Analysts
    47721.78
    Starting Salary
    96918.92
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Securities / Commodities Traders
    47276.21
    Starting Salary
    63902.12
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Tax Analysts / Specialists
    38817.13
    Starting Salary
    58257.16
    Median Annual Wage
    2%
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    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Treasurers / Controllers
    92052.97
    Starting Salary
    161912.73
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
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