Gain specialized technical knowledge to further a career in the Business Intelligence field.

The one-year Business Intelligence System Infrastructure (BISI) Ontario College Graduate Certificate provides you with specialized knowledge and skills to support the corporate use of Business Intelligence (BI), Data Visualization, Data Science, Cloud Services, and Agile Project Management. Research and evaluate current BI trends and theory as you specialize your career.

A technical program, BISI is ideal for students who have existing degrees or advanced diplomas in Computing Science, Engineering, Business, Mathematics or a similar relevant business-science- technology field.

BISI provides you with hands-on experience in:

• database design, implementation and SQL
• data warehouse design and D development
• data modelling and rendering
• operating systems and programming fundamentals
• data science essentials
• cloud fundamentals
• agile project management
• selected current topics

As a student in this program, you collect, analyze, design, build, integrate and manage systems in order to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Use current versions of in-demand, enterprise grade software to access multiple data sources, including complex databases and data warehouses, for application and/or enterprise Cloud/Hybrid/on-premises solution delivery.

Undertake a project, as part of a small team, to use and build upon your acquired knowledge and skills while addressing client requirements. An optional paid cooperative (co-op) work term opportunity exists at program end for qualified students that meet employer requirements.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

BISI graduates may work in the public or private sector. They have the knowledge and skills to become Business Intelligence Systems specialists liaising with IT technical support and subject matter experts, as well as Technical Business Analysts designing, developing, and implementing responsive data models. In some situations, the graduate`s previous field of study opens specialized opportunities in emerging markets.

Based on the foundational knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, BISI graduates may choose to pursue various certifications, in areas like:

• IBM Cognos CA and related disciplines
• Tableau data visualization
• Cloud foundations
• Python programming

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are problem solvers and critical thinkers.
• Have an interest in working with integrated software to deliver and support business solutions.
• Are able to effectively work independently with little supervision.
• Have the ability to professionally collaborate and achieve team deliverables.
• Possess organization and time-management skills.
• Are able to translate design models to implementation details.

Careers

Graduates may find a variety of employment opportunities as BI specialists in IT technical support and customer service support. Training in database design and administration may also present job opportunities in those areas. Employment may be found in organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors.

Depending on the previous education and experience of the students, graduates may be positioned to move into managerial or other positions of authority and/or responsibility overseeing or collaborating with technically aware professionals in a business solutions delivery environment.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Analyze and resolve complex and non-routine information technology problems, associated with Business Intelligence (BI) infrastructure, through critical thinking and the application of diagnostic tools, to support secure enterprise BI strategies.
2. Install, configure, troubleshoot, customize, maintain and upgrade BI platforms.
3. Apply knowledge of networking concepts to develop strategies to integrate and deploy proprietary BI platforms and architectures with existing consumer and open source applications.
4. Provide efficient and effective communications and technical support to guide clients in a manner that promotes safe computing practices and reduces risk.
5. Analyze, design, build, query, maintain and manage the data integrity of databases and data warehouses.
6. Identify, analyze and document a client`s business needs and use BI platforms to generate reliable benchmarks and indicators that support business decision making and the corporate strategic plan.
7. Create programs and customize scripts to support evaluated needs of a client`s customized software environment.
8. Research and analyze legal and ethical issues to develop criteria surrounding the personal, professional and business use of BI in a business environment.
9. Plan, implement and lead BI IT team projects using project management techniques and software.
10. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Application Information

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE (CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
Program Code 1514X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION:
All applicants apply directly to the co-op version of this program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. Applicants not wishing to pursue the co-op version will have the opportunity to opt-out after being admitted to the program but prior to the first co-op work term.

Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

Several courses can assist in the preparation for industry standards examinations (CST2102, CST2200, CST2203, CST2204, CST2205, CST2206 and CST2212).

Program curriculum is reviewed annually to reflect evolving industry trends and standards in this information technology field.

Applicants should have intermediate computer skills, such as experience installing software, writing basic SQL queries, as well as understanding basic operating system and programming concepts and commands. Candidates without this background, that are otherwise from a relevant discipline and are confident in their ability to learn these skills, are also encouraged to apply.