In this module you gain the foundational skills to perform the role of business analyst, and an understanding of the BA role in the design, development, and testing phases of a project. You learn how to plan business analysis activities, as well as the basics of eliciting, analyzing, modeling, and writing requirements.
Montreal College of Information Technology
Collège des technologies de l’information de Montréal
PROGRAMS
LCA.EM Business Analyst of Information Technology
State of the Industry
In fluctuating economic times, an organization’s ability to manage change through innovation is key to its success.
Business analysts translate the needs of the customer into new products and services. They assist businesses in implementing technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators, and partners.
With its content based on the exigencies of recognized institutions such as PMI and IIBA, our Business Analyst in Information Technology program equips students with the skills to help organizations assess business processes and recommend solutions. Students acquire the comprehensive knowledge of the relevant subjects in this field such as fundamentals of project management, project tracking using JIRA, data manipulation using SQL, Agile Methodologies, the Scrum Framework, and other business analysis tools.
- 8 months*
- 7 October 2019
- Talk to an
ADVISOR
*6-month class + 2-month project
- Average annual
salary $65,000 - Average annual salary
of senior business
analysts $100,000+
Professional benefits
Depending on their interests, graduates can choose to steer their career towards strategic planning, process design, systems analysis, business model analysis, technology efficiency or other more specific business functions. Common titles associated with business analyst jobs include business process analyst, data analyst, systems analyst, and IT business analyst.
With five years of experience in a business analyst role, you can move into senior business analyst roles or related roles with more responsibility such as product manager. With eight to ten years of experience, your career path can include positions such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO). You could also take on work as a consultant or branch out to start your own firm.
SKILLS ACQUIRED
SQL programming
JIRA Software
Tableau
Software development life cycle
Project management
Agile project management
Process improvements
Business analysis tools and techniques
BPMN
Stakeholder management and engagement
Understanding of business systems
Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
Who should apply
This program is intended for individuals possessing creative abilities who want to make a career switch or are looking to grow their business. Here is a list of professionals for whom the Business analyst has turned out to be a great asset:
Business Owners
IT Professionals
Consultants
Analysts
Project managers
Ricardo c
Business Analyst
Houssien E
Business Analyst
Englebert G
SAP
Sihame B
BI Developer
Upon successful completion of the program, the college grants the student an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales)
Business Analyst of Information Technology (LCA.EM)
Certification Tracks
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN COURSE OUTLINE
A.E.C. – Business Analyst of Information Technology (LCA.EM)
Here you will learn concepts of relational Databases and SQL (Structured Query Language), which is one of the most valued technical skills a business analyst can have to manage data. It will make you a more valued member of any team. You’ll understand how to store, query and manipulate data in order to produce relevant information to make decisions.
The role of a business analyst in any environment requires strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. In this module you learn various soft skills required by IT professionals like negotiation skills, working with teams, presentation and facilitation skills, as well as concepts of project management related to the IT industry.
You will learn the six knowledge areas (KA) defined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and apply newfound competencies to perform business analysis tasks.You will also become familiar with BABOK v3 and the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) core standard.
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Ayda Ghasemi
I am a SQL instructor at MCIT and a member of the Data and BI team at Couche-Tard. I have expertise in Microsoft Azure stack on-premises and in Azure cloud. I hold a bachelors in Physics and an MBA. I also spent a year as a BI developer at MCIT.
Dhruv Gusain
Enterprise Java developer with a passion for sports. My Aim, to have a connection with the students and make them understand the crux of any concept.
Gregory Shinder
I love working with SQL Server, especially to solve performance problems. Have a poor-performing query? Challenge accepted! I also like to design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions. When I’m not trying to break another SQL server, you’ll find me teaching SQL.
Haythem Rehouma
I am a full-stack and mobile developer who works on native mobile (Android and iOS) and cross-platform (PhoneGap/Ionic/ReactNative/Angular) apps for both business and consumer customers. Examples of my apps included location-based services and sensors.
Jiji Raghavan
I am a software QA instructor at MCIT where I help students focus on their vision by guiding them through each phase of their career. I have 6 years of experience as a QA engineer and 2 years in teaching. It motivates me as I can see myself as an agent of change in my students’ life. I want to inspire all of my students to be ambitious and make a difference in their life and career.
Kashyap Vedantam
With more than 6 years of industry experience, I’ve developed many applications in various programming languages. I hold a masters in applied computer science from Concordia and am a certified Microsoft SQL developer. I seek to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and makes students feel valued. "Grow by learning something new every day."
Souleyman Sidibe
I am an experienced IT project manager with significant expertise in business intelligence (BI). I hold high-level degrees in IT networking, telecommunications, business intelligence, and programming. I’ve previously worked as a database specialist, an ETL developer, a BI analyst, and a business analyst. My main motivation in teaching is to transfer the knowledge that helps others fulfill themselves.
Toufik Lazri
I am a university graduate in computer engineering and have been developing and implementing computer applications for more than 25 years. I have been teaching Java technologies for more than 10 years. I enjoy passing on my knowledge in a clear and dynamic way in order for students to make a successful transition to the labor market.
Vimal Kapoor
I am a dynamic IT professional with experience in corporate IT systems, network support solutions, and Wipro technologies. I have the proven ability to provide creative and effective server and networking strategies for all Microsoft operating systems and server products.
Aimable Karangwa
I hold a masters in IT management and am a Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), a PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and have obtained a PRINCE2 Foundation certification. I have 17 Years of experience as a senior business analyst consultant.
Iraj Hedayati
I'm leading the data team at Guavus, a major data analytics company, working with the Hadoop ecosystem. I hold a master's degree in computer science and one in software engineering. I was always eager to pursue teaching, an activity that I thoroughly enjoy.
Marwan
I have over 10 years of Business Intelligence and Analytics experience primary to Tableau BI applications, Microsoft Power BI, OAC, PBCS, Data management, OBIEE and Essbase mostly in the big four consulting firms. I am an MBA and IT graduate where I combine business with technology. In addition, I do have teaching experience for a couple of years as a BI and BA Instructor.COMMUNITY TESTIMONIAL
I am an attorney from Brazil. Montreal College provided me with the optimal environment for a career shift.
Ricardo Gomez — BA Student
CALENDAR
— F.A.Q —
Yes. We conduct prerequisite classes that will help you to start the program on a high note.
Each student is provided with a PC in the classroom. However, students can bring in their own laptops.
Not at this time, but please consult our Financial Aid section for information on grants and loans.
Yes, we will. Please consult our Career center section for additional information.
Yes, of course you can visit our campus and enquire about our program. You can register for the next upcoming information session through our website. You can also book an appointment to meet our program advisor.
