Certificate - Information Systems Business Analysis
- 1 year
- Duration
- 18,653 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The one-year graduate certificate program in Information Systems Business Analysis addresses the pressing need for experts who can assist in bridging the gap between information technology and business activities within an organization. We'll get you ready to take the Entry Certificate in Business AnalysisTM exam as a proud Academic Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis.
This intense program is for you if you're an IT or business professional looking to transition into a business analyst role, or if you're a practitioner want to formalize your education and expand your skill set.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Foundations of Business Analysis
- Applied Business Analysis
- I.T. Project Management
- Quantitative Research/Qualitative Research
- Business Analysis Case Study 1
- Introduction to Information Systems
Semester 2
- Business Analysis Case Study 2
- Agile Business Analysis
- Business Analysis Software Tools
- Trends and Perspectives in Business Analysis
- Technical Writing
- UAT and QA Testing
- Career Planning and Portfolio Development
ANALYSIS AND ANALYTICS SPECIALIZATION
- Introduction to Analytics Systems
- Analytics Programming & Visualization
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIZATION
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Analysis
Semester 3
- Co-op Work Placement OR Work-Integrated Project
Price
Base tuition fee (for three semesters - 1 year):
- 18,653 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Two-year or three-year college diploma or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Commerce, Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum one year of relevant work experience (resumé required).
- Candidates will be accepted based on the combination of relevant education and work experience.
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
