Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, February 10, 2009
SPSS Inc. Announces New Global University Certificate Program
CHICAGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ SPSS Inc. ] (Nasdaq: SPSS), the leading global provider of [ Predictive Analytics ] software and solutions, today announced the [ SPSS University Statistics Certificate Program ] that enhances curriculum and prepares students for successful careers using statistical analysis.
Designed for any college or university worldwide, the new certificate program adds value to statistics, mathematics, psychology, business, sociology or criminology courses with proficiency in [ SPSS Statistics ] software. The SPSS University Certificate Program was created specifically to help higher education institutions give students an edge in today's increasingly competitive employment markets and graduate school admissions.
According to recent research from Accenture1, 36 percent of business executives surveyed said their organization "faces a shortage of analytical talent." With this certificate program, SPSS has created a body of statistical knowledge that can be leveraged by higher education institutions to close this gap and prepare students for successful careers as analysts proficient in SPSS Statistics software.
SPSS Statistics is the leading software suite used by commercial, government and academic organizations to solve business and research problems. It remains the choiceof academia worldwide and serves as the fundamental technology component of SPSS Predictive Analytics.
Jing Shyr, chief statistician at SPSS Inc., said, "Knowledge of SPSS Statistics software can be a considerable asset to graduates, and a certificate verifying a student's proficiency serves as a significant differentiator for those vying for positions in today's job market. SPSS Statistics software is what students-turned-professionals use to drive the widespread use of data in decision making."
Any higher education institution can offer the certificate program. The knowledge created by SPSS supports curriculum in required or elective courses, including hypothesis tests, regression and correlation, fundamental distributions, and graphical displays and reporting of results of standard statistical analysis procedures.
In 2008, [ Kennesaw State University ] (KSU) became the first SPSS University Certificate Program.
"Kennesaw is pleased to offer this certificate to ensure that students gain the statistical expertise they'll need to have a competitive edge in the marketplace and make better decisions in the business world," said Dr. Jennifer Lewis Priestley, associate professor of statistics at Kennesaw. "We are very grateful SPSS Inc. created this program to lay a foundation for student success in statistical analysis and Predictive Analytics."
There is no cost for any college or university to participate in the SPSS University Certificate Program. To sign up, or for more information, please send an e-mail to [ certificate@spss.com ].
SPSS Predictive Analytics in Higher Education
SPSS Predictive Analytics [ data ] and [ text mining ], [ data collection ] and [ statistics ] software is also used by leading institutions to manage student enrollment, evaluate programs and curricula, improve graduation and retention rates, develop productive alumni outreach programs, and analyze the effectiveness of web content. By using data to guide strategy, institutions can generate more value for students and receive a higher return on information, meet objectives and achieve goals.
About SPSS Inc.
SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS) is a leading global provider of Predictive Analytics software and solutions. The company's Predictive Analytics technology improves business processes by giving organizations forward visibility for decisions made every day. By incorporating Predictive Analytics into their daily operations, organizations become Predictive Enterprises – able to direct and automate decisions to meet business goals and achieve a measurable competitive advantage. More than 250,000 public sector, academic and commercial customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs and detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit [ www.spss.com ].
1 "Survey Shows Business Analytics Priorities Not Yet Achieved," Accenture, December 2008
