Business Analytics
Description
This program combines computer science, database, research methods, statistics, marketing, data management, visualization, and communications courses within the context of the emerging field of analytics. This combination of courses will enable you to find or gather data, use a wide variety of tools to analyze it and share results through various forms of communication, from reports to dashboards and infographics.
You will gain the skills to extract meaningful insights from very large and complex data sets to support business decision‐making. You will learn how to collect, curate, manipulate, encode, and store data sets so they can be analyzed and mined in a way that can be reused and re-purposed to solve challenges and predict trends in any size and type of business. The goal of the program is to help you to become an effective and persuasive analyst and communicator who can provide information that will allow industry leaders to make evidence-informed decisions.
Program Strengths
Program Highlights
Part-time Pathway
This program can be completed on a part-time basis, with the exception of the placement/Co-Op/Internship/Capstone (WIL*). The WIL component must be completed on a regular/full-time schedule; however, Part-time students may request to complete their WIL with a job-out arrangement or seek academic credit for the WIL via the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process.
*WIL = Work Integrated Learning
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website. Timelines for part-time program completion will extend beyond those indicated in the program delivery timelines.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
You will gain the skills to extract meaningful insights from very large and complex data sets to support business decision‐making. You will learn how to collect, curate, manipulate, encode, and store data sets so they can be analyzed and mined in a way that can be reused and re-purposed to solve challenges and predict trends in any size and type of business. The goal of the program is to help you to become an effective and persuasive analyst and communicator who can provide information that will allow industry leaders to make evidence-informed decisions.
Program Strengths
- This program leverages and builds on existing experience and creativity in problem-solving, enabling students to become strong, effective analysts who are skilled at bridging the gap between data, business, and technology.
- This program offers the ultimate flexibility! Study on campus, virtually (live virtual classes via Zoom) or fully online as part of the HyFlex learning model.
- Students are exposed to a variety of theory, hands-on, applied, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare them to meet the needs of current job markets.
- A variety of workshops, community engagements, co-curricular activities, field trips, and guest speakers provide students with opportunities to begin networking and collaborating in the analytics and related fields.
Program Highlights
- 1 year - 3 semesters (2 academic semesters and 1 semester of Work Integrated Learning)
- Capstone project or placement in the final semester (7 weeks in duration)
- HyFlex learning model utilized throughout the entire program
- Focus on analysis utilizing a wide array of tools, including advanced ArcGIS, Microsoft Office and Excel, PowerBI, Python, R, and SQL to provide a versatile and in-demand analytical skill-set
- Extra-curricular and additional credential opportunities to enhance your analytical skills, portfolio, and resume
Part-time Pathway
This program can be completed on a part-time basis, with the exception of the placement/Co-Op/Internship/Capstone (WIL*). The WIL component must be completed on a regular/full-time schedule; however, Part-time students may request to complete their WIL with a job-out arrangement or seek academic credit for the WIL via the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) process.
*WIL = Work Integrated Learning
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website. Timelines for part-time program completion will extend beyond those indicated in the program delivery timelines.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Cambrian College
- Program type: Certificat post-diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: BAPG
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride