About Business Intelligence System Infrastructure (co-op And Non Co-op Version) in Algonquin College

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 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.

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Program Eligibility

• Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in the related field. (especially in technical areas of business, information systems, computer science, engineering).

• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.

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