Center for Analytics
Advancing Data-Drive Decision-Making
The Center for Analytics at Sacred Heart University is a collaborative hub for research, innovation and hands-on data analysis, bringing together expertise from the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the College of Health Professions.
Our Mission
We bring together Sacred Heart University students and faculty, as well as external partners, to address practical, real-world problems while advancing data-driven decision-making in Connecticut.
What We Do
The center builds on SHU’s long history at the forefront of data analysis and its strong graduate programs in business analytics & applied AI, computer science & information technology and healthcare informatics. Together, our faculty and students pursue five key objectives:
- Strategic Partnerships—Collaborating with organizations seeking practical, data-focused solutions
- Applied Problem-Solving—Engaging in hands-on analytics and quantitative research to advance digital equity
- Student Engagement—Offering experiential projects, internships and career opportunities
- Faculty Collaboration—Connecting faculty expertise with research, business and consulting initiatives
- Knowledge Dissemination—Delivering certifications, in-demand short courses, workshops, symposiums and conferences
Media Gallery
A student shares their research with an attendee, walking them through their findings and engaging in one-on-one discussion.
A student highlights key data and insights from their research while presenting a detailed presentation.
Students connected with peers and professionals while sharing and discussing their research.
Students from Business Analytics and Healthcare Informatics came together to showcase their research, presenting their work to an audience of peers, faculty and industry professionals.
A student presents their research to faculty members and highlighting their findings
Partner With Us
We collaborate with corporate partners, public agencies and other organizations to deliver ethical, sustainable data solutions. Engagement can take many forms:
- Rapid needs assessments
- Data infrastructure and governance
- Dashboards and decision support tools
- Predictive and prescriptive analytics
- Program evaluation and outcomes studies
- Staff upskilling and executive education
The Team
Stephen C. Burrows, DPM, MBA, FHIMSS
Founding chair of the Center for Analytics and program director for healthcare informatics
Stephen has extensive experience in the clinical medical field and health care information technology. Burrows has held several administrative and informatics roles. He earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, an MBA from Sacred Heart University and a BS in Health and Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College. Dr. Burrows is a certified professional in healthcare information & management systems (CPHIMS) and fellow, healthcare information and management systems society (FHIMSS).
Let’s Build Impact Together
Reach out to the Center for Analytics at Sacred Heart University at centerforanalytics@sacredheart.edu to discuss how we can partner on data-driven solutions.