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.
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 (900 hrs)*
- 8th June
- Talk to an
ADVISOR
- Average annual salary
is $65,000 in Canada - "2,720,000 job openings
by 2020" - BA Times
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)
-900 hrs-
Certification Tracks
MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development
MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN COURSE OUTLINE
A.E.C. – Business Analyst of Information Technology (LCA.EM)
-(900 hrs)-
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
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.
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.
Marwan Habshi
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 StudentCALENDAR
— F.A.Q —
Fast track program is designed for local students whereas Regular track is designed for international students
Each student is provided with a PC in the classroom. However, students can bring their own laptops.
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.
We offer flexible schedule during daytime, evenings and weekends
Yes, you shall be working on a project as part of the program. However, we do not offer an internship but you are free to intern in an organization if it’s in the purview of your program (Regular track) and you have all necessary authorizations from the government of Canada.
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. We conduct prerequisite classes that will help you to start the program on a high note.
- Completed Post-Secondary (or post-secondary) studies in Business Management, Social Science or Information Technology, or CEGEP Diploma, or relevant experience of at least 1 year.
-High School – Mathematics Secondary 4 436/4 SN or TS/5 CST
- Basic knowledge of SQL is considered an asset.
Yes, there're Teaching Assistants (TAs) available for this program to help you during your labs and ease your learning process.
