Diploma in Business Administration with Data Analytics Concentration

Description

Data and analytics has become a central factor in organizational success with many employers seeking data analysts to meet the demand.  
 
The Data Analytics concentration will teach you to collect, analyze, interpret, report data visually and deliver data-driven solutions. Current tools, technologies and best practices will be used.
 
Admission Requirements:
 
"This program is an open enrolment program.  There is no formal admission procedure. To enrol in a course or the program, simply register online. Students should register at least three weeks before classes begin. Courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.
 

Students with no, or limited experience with statistics, is recommended to complete DAT 101 Statistics for Data prior to enrolling in DAT 103 and DAT 104.

Students will be required to have the necessary computer and software.

Note: Students who completed a Diploma in Business Administration either general or other concentrations may not apply those courses to the Diploma in Business Administration with a Data Analytics concentration. These students will be directed to enrol in the Data Analytics Certificate or Certificate of Professional Learning programs.

Students who completed a Business Administration certificate program may apply the five core courses to the diploma and proceed to complete the Data Analytics concentration courses

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must meet McMaster University’s English language proficiency requirements: Completion of TOEFL exam with a minimum acceptable score of IBT: 86 overall with a minimum score of 20 on each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening), valid for 2 years?"  
 
CORE COURSES (COMPLETE ALL 5)
  • BUS 825  Business Foundations
  • BUS 850  Business Communications
  • BUS 860  Foundations of Business Finance
  • HRM 821  Organizational Behaviour
  • MKT 819  Introduction To Marketing
ELECTIVE COURSES (COMPLETE ANY 3)  
  • DAT 101  Statistics for Data Analysis
  • DAT 103  Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
  • DAT 104  Data Analysis and Visualization
  • DAT 105  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business: An Introduction
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  
 

Overview

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  • Institution: McMaster University
  • Program type: Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: BUSADMDATA
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.