Description
This course will provide students with an introduction to the key principles of business intelligence and data analytics, focusing on extracting actionable insights from data.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Learn the foundational concepts and principles of business intelligence and data analytics, essential for informed strategic decision-making.
- Get familiar with analytical techniques to extract meaningful insights from data, supporting business strategy and operations, understand practical applications.
- Learn to incorporate data visualization effectively to understand and communicate complex data insights to relevant stakeholders.
- Assess various data analytics frameworks and tools, determining their suitability for different business scenarios.
Admission Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent; or be 19 when the program starts.
The minimum level of English language proficiency is one of the following:
- English 12 – minimum final grade “C”
- English Literature 12 – minimum grade “C”
- Communications 12 – minimum final grade “B”
- English 12 First Peoples – minimum final grade “C”
- Technical and Professional Communications 12 – minimum Grade “C”
- AP English Language or Literature – minimum grade 3
- IB English Language A (SL) – minimum grade 3
- TOEFL iBT – 79+
- CELPIP/ CLB 8
- DUOLINGO – 115+
- PTE Academic 56+
- CAEL 60
- IELTS – 6.5
- Cornerstone ESL Level 6.0 (ESL Languages Canada accredited institution AND pathway/articulation from Camosun College)
- Achieving academic excellence in one of Cornerstone Diploma Programs, measured by academic transcript with minimum of 70% overall.
Completion Requirements
A minimum grade of 70% on the final, a minimum attendance of 80%, and an overall grade of 70% are required to pass the course successfully.
