Ontario College Graduate Certificate |
3 semesters | Barrydowne Campus
Are you interested in gaining the skills to find and sustain meaningful employment in the Information Technology and Business Analysis fields?
This intensive program will enable you to advance businesses at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels by improving processes, products, and services through technology. You will become a robust and valuable professional who is confident in bridging the gap between business and technology through your development of exceptional communication, leader, problem-solving, planning, and critical thinking skills.
Gain a thorough understanding of how to perform elicitations, write specifications, create and use models, evaluate opportunities, analyze information, negotiate deals, provide quality assurance, and work through difficult situations.
As a graduate of our program, you will ask the right questions, get the right answers, and use appropriate analysis techniques to drill into the details to obtain meaningful insight. You will be confident in making recommendations, and when you communicate with stakeholders, you will not just get sign-offs; you will get buy-in.
Students graduating from this program will be familiar with the global standards for Business Analysis as defined by the IIBA© and BABOK®.
Program Strengths
- This program builds on existing experience, technical expertise, and creativity in problem-solving to shape students into strong, valuable professionals who are skilled at bridging the gap between business and technology.
- 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.
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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 Information technology and Business fields.
Program Highlights
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1 year - 3 semesters (2 academic semesters and 1 semester of Work Integrated Learning).
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Capstone project or placement in final semester (7-week placement or 7-week capstone course).
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Flex learning model utilized throughout the entire program.
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Focus on performing elicitations, writing specifications, creating and using models, evaluating opportunities, analyzing information, negotiating deals, providing quality assurance, and working through difficult situations.
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Extra-curricular and additional credential opportunities to enhance your business analysis skills, portfolio, and resume.
Fieldwork/Placement
Semester three will be a seven-week, work placement or capstone course to give you practical experience.
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.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
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Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all postsecondary transcripts must still be submitted).
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Program Delivery
2022-2023
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Spring Term
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2023 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2023-2024 - SEMESTER 3 Mar - Jun 2024
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to BAG2 for Jul 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to ITP3 for Jul 2023.
2023-2024
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term
September Start
- SEMESTER 1 Sep - Dec
2023 - SEMESTER 2 Jan - Apr
2024 - SEMESTER 3 May - Aug 2024
Applicants wishing to start in September and study full-time will apply to BAGC for Sep 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in September and study part-time will apply to ITPT for Sep 2023.
November Start
- SEMESTER 1 Nov - Feb
2023-2024 - SEMESTER 2 Mar - Jun
2024 - SEMESTER 3 July - Oct 2024
Applicants wishing to start in November and study full-time will apply to BAG2 for Nov 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in November and study part-time will apply to ITP3 for Nov 2023.
Winter Term
January Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jan - Apr
2024 - SEMESTER 2 May - Aug
2024 - SEMESTER 3 Sep - Dec 2024
Applicants wishing to start in January and study full-time will apply to BAGC for Jan 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in January and study part-time will apply to ITPT for Jan 2024.
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2024 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2024 - SEMESTER 3 Nov - Feb 2024-2025
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time will apply to BAG2 for Mar 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in March and study part-time will apply to ITP3 for Mar 2024.
Spring Term
May Start
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SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2024 -
SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2024 -
SEMESTER 3 Jan - Apr 2025
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to BAGC for May 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to ITPT for May 2024.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2024-2025 - SEMESTER 3 Mar - Jun 2025
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to BAG2 for Jul 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to ITP3 for Jul 2024.
Part-Time Delivery
Students opting to study part-time will be provided with a possible pathway to complete the program while remaining part-time. Timelines for completion will extend beyond those indicated above.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website.
Program of Study for September intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for November intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for January intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for March intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for May intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for July intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| SYS 1004 | Enterprise Systems | 3 |
| STY 1000 | Software Testing Fundamentals | 4 |
| BTA 1004 | Business Process Mapping | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| BTA 1002 | Foundations of B.A. | 4 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| STY 1001 | Software Engineering Concepts | 4 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| BTA 1003 | Requirements Elicitation | 4 |
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| DBA 1000 | Structured Data Management | 4 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| SYS 1003 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| PRM 1111 | Software Project Management | 4 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| BTA 1018 or BTA 1019 | IT BA Work Placement or IT BA Capstone Course | 6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The cost of books and supplies for Year 1 is approximately $1,000. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in private and not-for-profit organizations and government departments as business analysts. Entrepreneurs can become consultants for organizations.
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.