Diploma of Advanced Studies in Information Technology: Business and Advanced Analytics

The world of business is rapidly evolving, and data is changing that landscape. Making informed decisions supported by data is critical to remaining competitive in today’s global economy. Traditional analytics is no longer enough. Businesses need individuals who can not only conduct advanced analyses, interpret their insights and recommend solutions but who can also act as a bridge between the business team and the data analyst. Graduates of the Business and Advanced Analytics program fill this need. Our graduates establish business requirements and conduct advanced analyses to formulate data-driven solutions that support business decisions and promote competitive advantage. They also possess the insight needed to fluently articulate a range of business matters to diverse stakeholders. They develop knowledge and skill in areas such as: business requirements, processes, and strategy, statistics, data programming, data engineering, predictive analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud, visualizations, and storytelling.The program content also covers the domains of INFORMS’ Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. the applicant's first language is English; or, a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years; or, a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years. Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC’s English proficiency requirement.