Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Intelligence and Analytics

Data analysts use a mix of best practices, specialized technology, and creative problem solving to derive actionable insights from diverse data sources. These insights help businesses become more agile, strategic, and competitive. Bringing together the strengths of two leading business institutions, St. Francis Xavier University and Nova Scotia Community College, this multiple credential program is designed for students who want to accelerate their education in the innovative and rapidly growing field of Business Intelligence and Analytics.As a student in the NSCC-StFX Collaborative Program in Business Intelligence and Analytics, you will receive the same exemplary training as your Business peers, with additional immersion in the latest data reporting technologies and best practices. This collaborative program provides a seamless, experiential education across two different institutions. Many Business students looking for further specialization in a specific area enroll in a certificate program after they complete their degree. This program provides the opportunity to work towards both at the same time. In just four years of full-time study, you will graduate with two highly valuable credentials to put on your resume, and the skills and confidence to begin an exciting technology career.The first two years of the program will introduce you to the foundations of business and the key tools, techniques, and skills used to manage today’s global and technology-intensive organizations. You can complete your first year at either StFX or NSCC at a variety of campuses in the Business Administration program.

Students who complete the International Baccalaureate IB Diploma with a minimum score of 24 will be considered for admission.Minimum grade requirement for any subject is 3. Students can submit predicted or anticipated results for early fall admission and scholarship purposes.For high school students the minimum admission requirements include an overall average of 70 percent in Grade 12 with no grade below 65 percent in each of the required subjects Admissions to limited enrolment programs is competitive meeting the minimum average does not guarantee admission.Please note students who are currently in grade 12 applying for early admission must have the program requirements in grade 11 and be registered in the program prerequisites in grade 12 to be eligible for an early offer Otherwise offers will be made after receipt of final first term grade 12 transcript.