Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

A business analyst drives change within organizations through highly-developed communication skills; they maintain a vibrant and dynamic skill set in today’s fast-paced world. This one-year post-grad program provides you with the opportunity to practice as a business analyst and learn how to lead and drive complex changes by identifying the real problem, engaging with subject matter experts, defining requirements and solutions that deliver value to stakeholders to meet the strategic, tactical and financial goals of an organization.
The one-year Business Analysis Ontario College Graduate Certificate is aligned with the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) and is endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Graduates of our program prequalify for the Professional Development (PD) requirement of the IIBA ECBA™, CCBA® and CBAP® certification examinations which are recognized in over 40 countries.
Graduate from this business analysis program ready to advance your career:
Learn specialized skills in business intelligence, business architecture and strategy
Gain paid, real-world experience as a business analyst with a mandatory co-op work term and learn from business analysis professionals
Graduate from this BABOK aligned program prepared to pursue a number of IIBA certifications including ECBA™, CCBA® and CBAP®
Complete an additional graduate certificate in Project Management, if you choose to, due to common courses between the programs
Be prepared to find a job within various industries including Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Planning Analyst, Project Manager and Product Owner
The Business Analysis program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Business Analysis students before even graduating.

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
(Note: minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA)
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College*
OR
Five years of work experience in the human resources field as judged by the College to be equivalent

English language requirement:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years.

A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years.