A business analyst drives change within organizations through highly-developed communication skills; they maintain a vibrant and dynamic skill set in today’s fast-paced world. This one-year post-grad program provides you with the opportunity to practice as a business analyst and learn how to lead and drive complex changes by identifying the real problem, engaging with subject matter experts, defining requirements and solutions that deliver value to stakeholders to meet the strategic, tactical and financial goals of an organization.

The one-year Business Analysis Ontario College Graduate Certificate is aligned with the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) and is endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Graduates of our program prequalify for the Professional Development (PD) requirement of the IIBA ECBA™, CCBA® and CBAP® certification examinations which are recognized in over 40 countries.

Graduate from this business analysis program ready to advance your career:

Learn specialized skills in business intelligence, business architecture and strategy
Gain paid, real-world experience as a business analyst with a mandatory co-op work term and learn from business analysis professionals
Graduate from this BABOK aligned program prepared to pursue a number of IIBA certifications including ECBA™, CCBA® and CBAP®
Complete an additional graduate certificate in Project Management, if you choose to, due to common courses between the programs
Be prepared to find a job within various industries including Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Planning Analyst, Project Manager and Product Owne

Co-op Opportunities
The Business Analysis program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some

Business Analysis students before even graduating!

Junior Business Analyst – Manufacturing - support a diverse team of technology professionals, including business analysts and software developers by responding, troubleshooting and documenting resolutions associated with active projects and new helpdesk requests.

Junior Business Intelligence Analyst - develop new reports, dashboards and portals, troubleshoot issues with tools, systems and software and visualize and present data to inform management.

Assistant Project Manager - support the project team by maximizing team member skills, measuring accomplishments against critical timelines and advising where there are shortfalls and opportunities.

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Analysis program can pursue careers working in business analytics and project management within a variety of organizations including health care, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, education, IT networking and software industries.

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Analysis program:

Junior Business Analyst

Support project teams by analyzing data and reporting findings to help make sure the products or applications in development meet the needs of clients.

Assistant Project Manager

Monitor project progress, communicating with stakeholders throughout all phases of the project, scheduling meetings and maintaining documents and reports.

Systems Analyst

Analyze the fit of software, hardware and the wider IT systems to the business needs. Examine current systems; produce specifications and requirements; support the new implementation.