Business Analysis Studies
Targeted towards working professionals in all organizations including business, government and non-profit, graduates of this program broaden their existing knowledge and practice, expand career opportunities and learn to stay current in best practices in business analysis.
- Recognized by the International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA)
- Benefit from supportive and experienced facilitators who are active in their industry
- Courses are built with flexibility in mind and can be accessed anytime and from anywhere
Program Availability and Schedule
Availability
Availability varies by course. Click here to view availability for courses in this program.
Schedule
Given the part-time delivery of this program, there is not a standard schedule for all learners.
Program Summary
Credential
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This program is recognized by the International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA) and graduates are eligible for prequalification for the Professional Development requirement in the core certification levels such as the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certificate of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) and the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). This program has a comprehensive review of the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK@), which is a recognized standard of practice.
To qualify for this certificate, students must complete the program within two years....(read more)
Overview
Targeted towards working professionals in all organizations including business, government and non-profit, graduates of this program broaden their existing knowledge and practice, expand career opportunities and learn to stay current in best practices in business analysis. Graduates may seek employment in a wide variety of business and information technology organizations, such as private/non-profit companies, banks, hospitals and government.
This program is recognized by the International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA) and graduates are eligible for prequalification for the Professional Development requirement in the core certification levels such as the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certificate of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) and the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). This program has a comprehensive review of the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK@), which is a recognized standard of practice.
To qualify for this certificate, students must complete the program within two years.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well suited for students who:
- Thrive in both team-based and self-directed work situations.
- Enjoy working with, and are able to adjust to, constantly changing technology (e.g.,networks, Internet technologies).
- Are motivated, focused and committed to attaining goals.
- Are analytical, critical and strategic thinkers and enjoy evaluating solutions to complex business or organizational problems.
- Are aware of organizational goals and objectives.
- Understand basic business or organizational ideas such as for-profit organizations need to show profit and value for monies spent.
- Understand qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure goals, objectives and value.
- Are able to express themselves professionally through the use of communication skills that include verbal, written, activity based and graphical forms.
Courses
Registration Note:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
Online  |
| Course Number | Hours | Course Name | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGT0090 | 42.0 | Business Analysis Essentials, Planning and Monitoring | |
| MGT1090 | 42.0 | Strategy Analysis | |
| MGT2090 | 42.0 | Requirements Analysis, Design, and Life Cycle Management | |
| MGT3090 | 42.0 | Elicitation and Collaboration | |
| MGT4090 | 42.0 | Solution Evaluation | |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MGT0090 Business Analysis Essentials, Planning and Monitoring
A Business Analyst (BA) needs to be flexible, creative and equipped to navigate the complexities of today's organizations. Students are introduced to the International Institute of Business Analysis'R'(IIBA'R') organization, terminology and practices. Students identify and describe the key functions of business analysis within a range of business operations utilizing IIBA 'R' BABOK'R' Core Concept Model'TM', knowledge areas, perspectives, underlying competencies and techniques. Students participate in the planning and monitoring of activities required of a Business Analyst as defined by the BABOK'R' through group discussion, case study analysis and creation of business documents; the foundation from which students build specific business analysis skills is established.
MGT1090 Strategy Analysis
To succeed in the field of business analysis, analysts must become familiar with the technological needs of the business as a whole and its strategic direction. Students analyze stakeholder needs by identifying and evaluating problems or opportunities, utilize BABOK'R' Techniques to evaluate current state, future state and risks, and define change strategy and solution scope that provide value to the organization. By graphically modelling concepts and processes as well as specifying and modelling business requirements, and creating a business case, students will have work packages that can be utilized in the organization for communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
Pre-requisites: MGT0090
MGT2090 Requirements Analysis, Design, and Life Cycle Management
Business Analysts are required to specify and model requirements, as well as manage them from inception to retirement. Students participate in the tasks of requirements life cycle management for the purpose of maintaining requirements from inception to retirement: trace, maintain, prioritize, assess requirement changes, and approve requirements. In addition, students participate in the tasks of requirements analysis and design definition, to assess the business value associated with a potential solution and recommend the solution that delivers the greatest value to the organization. By utilizing BABOK'R' tasks and techniques to define stakeholder and solution requirements, students have business analysis work packages that can be utilized in the organization for communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
Pre-requisites: MGT0090 and MGT1090
MGT3090 Elicitation and Collaboration
The ability to collaborate with all stakeholders is vital for a successful solution definition and implementation. Students utilize BABOK'R' techniques to prepare and conduct elicitation activities, learning stakeholder needs that are formed into requirements. Students learn elicitation techniques to confirm requirements and communicate them to stakeholders, thus managing stakeholder collaboration. Through a variety of theoretical lessons and practical activities, students acquire the necessary skills to help stakeholders understand the requirements and scope of a solution.
Pre-requisites: MGT0090
MGT4090 Solution Evaluation
Business analysts work across all levels of an organization to identify problems, set goals and define strategy to support continuous improvement in a business' technology and process infrastructure. Students learn the BABOK'R' tasks of measuring solution performance, analyzing the performance measures, assessing solution limitations, assessing enterprise limitations and all with the goal of recommending actions to increase solution value. Students utilize a variety of BABOK'R' techniques used in these tasks and define transition requirements, participate in discussion boards and complete business analysis work packages. Thus, assessing the performance and value delivered by a solution in use by the organization and recommending removal of barriers that prevent full realization of value.
Pre-requisites: MGT0090 and MGT1090 and MGT2090 and MGT3090
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may enhance existing or secure future employment opportunities in the area of Business Analysis. In addition, the skillset offered is valuable for transitioning to roles, such as information systems business analysts, project managers, quality assurance analysts, product managers, and consultants in the areas of solution requirements, analysis and process improvement.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify and describe the key functions of business analysis within a range of business operations.
- Apply elicitation techniques in order to determine business, stakeholder, solution and transition requirements and recommend solutions.
- Analyze stakeholder needs by identifying and evaluating problems and opportunities, and proposing solutions and evaluating existing solutions that favourably impact business operations.
- Participate in the planning and monitoring of business analysis activities for the purpose of requirements analysis, design, and management, and proposing business analysis solutions.
- Prepare a variety of business analysis documents in appropriate business formats, including written reports, specification documents, business cases, presentations and visual diagrams.
- Use communication technologies and techniques to support collaboration with teams and stakeholder groups.
Tuition & Fees
2024/2025 Academic Year
Fees are subject to change.
Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page. For questions related to fees, please call the Registrar`s Office at 613-727-0002.
Graduation Fee:
Once you have completed all the courses in the program, it is the responsibility of the student to complete a credential application (https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/certificationgraduating/). A graduation fee is charged when the application is submitted. After your credential application has been approved, you will be invited to Convocation.
Additional program related expenses include:
Books and supplies cost approximately $170 over the program duration. For more information go to https://www.algonquincollege.com/coursematerials/students/.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Program Eligibility
The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Application Information
Registration Note:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
Additional Information
Program Resources
International students wishing to study online should visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/international for information related to International online students and for International fees information prior to registering. Please note that AC Online programs do not qualify international students for new study permits or study permit extensions.
Courses must be taken in order of the prerequisites: MGT0090 is a prerequisite to MGT1090, MGT2090, MGT3090, and MGT4090. MGT1090 is a prerequisite to MGT2090. MGT0090, MGT1090, MGT2090, MGT3090 combined are a prerequisite to MGT4090.
It is not recommended that students take more than two courses simultaneously.
PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION (PLAR):
Students who wish to apply for PLAR need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements. Evidence of learning achievements for PLAR candidates may include a comprehensive challenge examination and/or completion of a portfolio.
ACADEMIC PLANNER:
The Academic Planner provides registered part-time students the ability to declare into a program of study. The Academic Planner outlines successfully completed courses to date, as well as courses that need to be completed in order to meet graduation requirements. It is therefore, essential that all part-time students declare to their program of study, allowing administrators to plan course offerings. This tool is available on ACSIS, located under `Part-time Students`on the left-hand toolbar.
PROGRAM PROGRESSION:
As per policy AA39: Program Progression and Graduation Requirements when students are admitted to a program, they are assigned to the Program of Study that aligns with their start date. If a student takes a break for two or more consecutive terms the Program of Study is reset to align with the current version (when studies are resumed).
Contact
For additional information, please contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330.