Business Analytics - Graduate Certificate
This one-year graduate certificate program will provide you with the skills to identify and collect meaningful data, prepare data for analysis, conduct analysis of data sets and present results in a meaningful format to help inform business decisions across the enterprise. Key topics of study include: statistics needed for analytics, programming languages for data analysis, security and privacy for the field of business analytics, data predictive analytics and leadership in the business environment.
Note: This program is available for all students in the in-person, hybrid and flexible formats. Domestic students also have the option of taking the program online.
Campus Information
Markham
Located immediately off Hwy. 404, at the Hwy. 7 exit, Markham Campus is home to Seneca International Academy (SIA). SIA offers select full-time programs for international students.
Newnham
One of Canada's largest college campuses, Newnham Campus, is located at Finch Avenue and the Don Valley Parkway/Highway 404 in Toronto.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Co-op & Work Terms
A great way to prepare your career is to combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in the workplace. At Seneca, we complement your in-class learning with work experience opportunities to gain practical skills and build valuable connections outside the classroom. Co-ops, work terms and field placements are some of the available work-integrated learning opportunities.
On-campus Jobs
You can help finance your studies by working at a part-time job on campus at Seneca. If you’re enrolled full time for the term and demonstrate financial need on your Work Study application, you may qualify for the Work Study program.
Affiliations/Associations
As a graduate of this program, you may find employment in corporations and government organizations that have large, rich data sets and the resources to mine data. You may pursue future career options, such as:
- Business analyst
- Business consultant
- Data analyst
- Computer system analyst
- Information systems business analyst
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Ontario university/college degree, college diploma, advanced diploma or equivalent
- Applicants with a combination of partial postsecondary and/or three years relevant work experience that is the equivalent of the above may be considered. A relevant resume and references must be provided.
International Student Information :
FOR INDIA
Academic Requirements
- Second class /division degree result with minimum overall average of 55%
- No more than 4 backlogs
Supporting Documents
- A bachelor’s degree from a university or college. This may include the official degree certificate or a provisional degree, or an official letter of graduation stating that you have successfully completed the degree
- Official transcript. This must include a yearly or semester-based mark sheet. If it is a consolidated transcript, a backlog summary must be included
FOR NEPAL
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of postsecondary degree or diploma with 2nd class/division
Supporting Documents
- Degree or diploma (depending on program requirement)
- University/college transcripts
FOR BANGLADESH
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of postsecondary degree or diploma with overall grades of 55% (B- or 2.75)
Supporting Documents
- Degree or diploma (depending on program requirement)
- University/college transcripts
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of postsecondary degree or diploma with second class (55%)
Supporting Documents
- Degree or diploma (depending on program requirement)
FOR BHUTAN
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of postsecondary degree or diploma with second class (55%)
Supporting Documents
- Degree or diploma (depending on program requirement)
FOR SRI LANKA
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of postsecondary degree or diploma with second class (55%)
Supporting Documents
- Degree or diploma (depending on program requirement)
Additional Notes-
Please refer to admission requirements for the length of credential required for this program.
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17631 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 90 CAD
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