Gain specialized technical knowledge to jump-start a career in Business Intelligence and related data-driven decision-assist fields.

With a balance of foundational and advanced topics, the one-year Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure (BISI) Ontario College Graduate Certificate provides you with specialized knowledge and skills to assist you in launching a data-driven, Business Intelligence decision-assist career. Current frameworks, approaches and software services are explored in relevant core areas, including data engineering, database querying, data modelling, cloud foundations, cloud delivery, data visualization, machine learning, and emerging topics. Additionally, students gain team, agile project management, and client experience in a culminating Capstone Project.

A technical program, BISI is ideal for students with existing technical degrees or advanced diplomas in Computing Science, Engineering, Technical-Business, Mathematics or a similar relevant business-science- technology field with programming, database and cloud exposure.

The Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure program provides hands-on experience with:

• data engineering
• database design, implementation and aggregate/analytic query writing
• data modelling
• data visualization
• programming
• machine learning
• cloud fundamentals and development
• agile project management
• important 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 to address user requirements. Additionally, you use current versions of in-demand, enterprise grade software to access and manage data resources having a variety of characteristics and qualities to provision data-driven, decision-assist solutions.

As an integral team member, students work collaboratively in projects to apply and extend their new knowledge and skills in addressing client 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 that 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 data-focused Business Intelligence specialists liaising with IT technical support and subject matter experts, as well as Technical Business Analysts designing, developing, and implementing responsive data models. A graduate`s previous field of study may also open specialized opportunities in markets embracing data-driven analytics.

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

• data engineering
• data analytics
• data modelling
• data visualization
• cloud foundations
• cloud development
• machine learning
• programming
• query writing

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are problem solvers and critical thinkers.
• Are interested in seeking creative solutions in dynamic technical environments.
• Have an interest in working with integrated software to deliver and support business solutions.
• Have the ability to professionally collaborate and achieve team deliverables.
• 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 information technology problems to support secure Business Intelligence services.
2. Install, customize and manage Business Intelligence services to meet operational and strategic requirements.
3. Develop and implement data integration strategies to facilitate enhanced Business Intelligence services.
4. Provide technical systems support and client guidance to promote the secure use of Business Intelligence services.
5. Apply data engineering practices to improve the quality and integrity of data used in Business Intelligence analysis.
6. Develop use case Business Intelligence and Analytical results to support data-driven decision making.
7. Develop and customize Business Intelligence and Analytic services to meet client requirements.
8. Apply data governance and ethical standards to the development of Business Intelligence services to safeguard the use of enterprise and user data.
9. Apply project management practices to support the collaborative development of Business Intelligence services.
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.