Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making
Description
Organizations are relying more than ever before on their internal and external data sources to drive business planning, decision-making, and problem solving. Business intelligence and big data tools accomplish this by enabling unprecedented data collection and data manipulation. This data provides organizations with the information they need to respond quickly to organizational and market changes and opportunities.
Sault College`s fully online Data Analytics for Business Decision-Making Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to support real world business decision-making and planning through data insights, data management, and data science. The program will provide you with a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills for data collection, data analysis, and data manipulation.
Requirements & Program Information
Minimum Academic Requirements
- A College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in business, computer programming, computer systems or information technology OR acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above.
- Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
- Students must successfully complete all courses within 3 years of acceptance into the program in order to graduate.
- Students must obtain a G.P.A. of 2.0 or 60% or higher to obtain this certificate.
Note: A comfort in mathematics, statistics, computer software, computer programming, and enterprise systems is recommended.
Courses
Semester 1
OEL1351 - 3 Data Analysis Tools for Analytics
OEL1352 - 3 Introduction to Data Analysis
OEL1353 - 4 Visualization, Leadership, and Business Communication I
OEL1373 - 3 Data Collection And Management
OEL1374 - 3 Business Analysis And Assessments I
OEL1375 - 3 Business Analysis And Assessments II
OEL1376 - 4 Statistical And Predictive Modelling For Analytics I
OEL1377 - 4 Statistical And Predictive Modelling For Analytics II
OEL1378 - 4 Visualization, Leadership, And Business Communications II
OEL1379 - 3 Project Management For Analytics
OEL1380 - 3 Critical And Ethical Decision Making
OEL1411 - 4 Data Analysis Capstone
Certification
Upon successful completion of the online program, students will obtain a Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
Upon successful completion of the online program, students will obtain a Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
Career Path
Graduates of the program may find employment in various industries including marketing, retail, finance, insurance, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, tourism, government, media, public affairs, education, social planning, human resources, and consulting businesses and organizations.
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Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Data Analysis Tools for Analytics
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Visualization, Leadership, and Business Communication I
- Data Collection And Management
- Business Analysis And Assessments I
- Business Analysis And Assessments II
- Statistical And Predictive Modelling For Analytics I
- Statistical And Predictive Modelling For Analytics II
- Visualization, Leadership, And Business Communications II
- Project Management For Analytics
- Critical And Ethical Decision Making
- Data Analysis Capstone
Overview

- Institution: Sault College
- Program type: Ontario College Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 2710
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.