- Duration: 1.5 years
- Time commitment: 25-35 hours per week
- Campus: North York
- Subject: I.T.
- Language: English
- Level of study: Graduate Certificate
About the program
This intensive program is designed to meet industry demand for I.T. business analysts and will give you the skills and techniques of I.T. business analysis to create and manage organizational process change. You will gain a solid understanding of how to gather, document, and communicate stakeholder requirements and how to recommend solutions, evaluate solutions, and provide quality assurance.
You will select courses from either the business stream or the I.T. stream, based on your background and specific training needs, and end your academic journey at Hanson College with a field placement.
Future pathways
- Academic Opportunities:
- A Co-op or Field Placement experience is mandatory to Cloud Computing students in the fourth semester. Students must complete either one to graduate from the program.
- Graduates from this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
- Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
- Employment Opportunities:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government departments
- Business analysis
- Organizational consulting
Program outline
To be considered, applicants require a post-secondary diploma or degree from an Ontario College or equivalent, including a recognized 2 or 3 year program, with grades in all courses being over 50%.
Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must achieve the minimum requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 issued in the past 24 months. A Duolingo score of 120+ is also required for all post-graduate certificate programs.
All other acceptable tests and results for admission can be found here.
- Exemptions may be granted to students who have completed at least 3 years of formal academic studies in which English was the medium of instruction.
- Students can also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement by successfully completing the EAP program offered by Hanson Language School.
**Hanson College specializes in educating international students and only accepts non-Canadian applicants possessing valid study permits into programs for which it partners with Cambrian College.
Semester 1
Foundations of B.A. (BTA1002, 4 credits)
Requirements Elicitation (BTA1003, 4 credits)
Database Concepts/Big Data (DBA1001, 4 credits)
Software Engineering Concepts (STY1001, 4 credits)
Proposal Writing
Organizational Behaviour
Semester 2
Accounting for Non-Financial Managers (ACC7300, 4 credits)
Business Process Mapping (BTA1004, 4 credits)
Project Management (PRM1000, 4 credits)
Software Testing Fundamental (SYS1000, 4 credits)
Entreprise Architecture (SYS1003, 3 credits)
Enterprise Systems (SYS1004, 3 credits)
Semester 3
Work Placement (BTA1009, 7 credits)
Term | Cost (CAD) |
| Term 1 | $8,926.00 |
| Term 2 | $8,926.00 |
| Term 3 | $3,500.00 |
| Total | $21,352.00 |
- Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.
- Fees do include medical insurance ($275) and ancillary fees ($414.40).
Technology
This fee is used to support technology in the classroom, open access labs, library technologies, program specific requests for specialized equipment within programs, required software to support academic program needs and learning tools and supports. As well as the development and support of Hanson App
Student Life Centre
This fee assists in the running of the Student Centre and associated activities and services.
Gym Memberships
This fee supports and provides the student with a membership to LA Fitness. Given the circumstances of COVID-19, this is currently not applicable to students.
Student Recreation
This fee supports the intramural and extramural sporting events accessible to all students.
Health Insurance
All students have access to health benefits. This fee covers the cost of that insurance. Students may be eligible to opt-out of this insurance and receive a refund from the provider if they have pre-existing and comparable coverage.
Student ID & Print Card
This fee supports the production of the student card & student print card.
Student Achievement and Records
This fee is for the preparation and/or completion and postage related to official letters, forms, transcripts, and other student records. This fee supports the costs associated with hosting convocation ceremonies for students, including providing regalia for graduates.
Career Services
This fee supports career-related services, including career counselling, information sessions, career fair, etc.
Academic Support
This fee supports services such as Peer Tutoring and other various Academic Workshops & Supports
Health and Counselling
This fee provides students access to basic health resources and health professionals on campus, including mental health and well-being.
CSC – Health Programming
The fee provides all students with access to various mental health programming opportunities provided by Hanson College. These may include animal therapy events, healthy eating education, and various awareness campaigns.