Certificate in Business Analysis

The new Certificate in Business Analysis was developed by the School of Continuing Studies to respond to the growing demand in many businesses for individuals with the knowledge, competencies and skills to become full-fledged Business Analysts, or BAs. Business analysis is the discipline involving the identification of business needs and associated potential solutions to business problems. Solutions often include a systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement or organizational change. The person who carries out this task is increasingly designated as a BA. Those BAs who work solely on developing software systems may be called IT Business Analysts, Technical Business Analysts, or Systems Analysts. The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABoK) is defined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and it serves as the basis for attaining the internationally recognized Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation.

The Certificate in Business Analysis consists of three courses that cover the BABoK: Foundations of Business Analysis, Leadership in Business Analysis and Business Analysis Tools and Techniques.

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Certificate Requirements

• This certificate requires the successful completion of the 3 required courses. There are three equivalent delivery methods – Evening in-class, Online and Professional Day Seminars. Students can take any combination of delivery methods to obtain their certificate.
• Students have two years from the start date of their first course to complete the certificate, however extensions will be granted to students requiring additional time due to Certificate changes.
•  Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) exemption may be granted for a maximum of one course.

Evening in-class and Online Courses

SCS 2379 Foundations of Business Analysis
SCS 2382 Leadership in Business Analysis
SCS 2383 Business Analysis Tools and Techniques

Professional Day Seminars

Preparation Course

SCS 2589 Passing the CBAP Exam Certification (available in fall 2012)