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Course Overview

It is about developing information into knowledge and converting that intelligence to action. This program is delivered in a blended format, combining face-to-face sessions with online delivery. Note that approximately 40% of courses are delivered strictly online. Graduates will be prepared for careers in this high-demand area and learn the knowledge and skills needed to support real-world business decision-making and planning through data insights, data management, and data science.

The need for graduates with skills in the area of business analytics is growing rapidly across all industry sectors. Harnessing the power of big data analytics, the Analytics for Business Decision-Making graduate certificate program prepares students to do data analysis specific to multi-faceted business decision-making needs. It is about developing information into knowledge and converting that intelligence to action. The goal is to prepare the student to engage and be competitive across various business divisions with the ability to “tell stories” about data, which assist decision-makers in their own activities. Through in-depth data analytics courses and business analytics courses, graduates will be prepared to work in the high demand area of business intelligence in Toronto, in Canada, and beyond, and learn the knowledge and skills needed to support real-world business decision-making and planning through data insights, data management and data science.

The focus will be on skills development, technical and otherwise, including analytic understanding and dissemination for various business uses. A bold mix of skills, including some programming, applied statistical comprehension and database understanding, will be explored in the context of organizational Big Data (Operational) requirements.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Extract, transform and load data to more efficiently support problem-solving and decision-making.
  2. Warehouse and mine data for the purpose of business decision-making.
  3. Develop classification and/or predictive models using operational and marketing data in support of business decision-making.
  4. Determine, using a variety of business intelligence tools, the most appropriate for each business decision-making scenario.
  5. Effectively communicate analytics results and conclusions orally, in written reports and informal presentations to various levels of staff and management.
  6. Apply descriptive and differential statistical techniques to Big Data.
  7. Analyze and interpret digital information as it relates to all aspects of an organization.
  8. Apply the principles of business ethics and corporate social responsibility to the application and use of data to support business decision-making.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements

  • College Advanced Diploma (3-year) or Bachelor's Degree or demonstrated, relevant work experience (resume and references required).

English Language Requirements:

  DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND FAST-TRACK/ BRIDGES** GBC DEGREE PROGRAMS*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program Level 8 Level 9 Level 9
IELTS (Academic) 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB 80 85 85
PTE (Academic) 54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL 60 (overall) 70 overall (writing 60) 70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only) Available Available Not Available

Fees

Base Tuition Fee:

  1. $14600 for 2 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  2. $21900 for 3 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  3. Incidental Fees (student ID student association membership etc): $2000

This information was accurate on : 10/04/2021
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