Learn how to transform large and complex data sets into valuable information and make data-driven business decisions with the BCIT Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. The demand for business analytics professionals is increasing dramatically, as companies struggle to manage, interpret, and leverage the vast amounts of data available to them. The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics provides students with the applied business analytics skills instrumental for success in this fast-growing field. They will acquire strategic knowledge and hands-on experience to allow them to harness data and improve productivity and decision making within their organization and enhance strategic, tactical, and operational planning. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, students will be able to: • Articulate the scope and purpose of business analytics to guide decision making in global business environments • Apply business analytics appropriately within the scope of different organizational requirements • Select appropriate databases and data sources to meet business requirements • Guide the development of datasets within the framework of data governance and ethical business standards • Generate key metrics and indicators based on an analysis of available data • Create business analytics reports to assess data quality • Utilize data quality methodologies in context to effectively create business insights • Present data appropriately to varying audiences using a range of data visualization products and techniques • Advocate using a variety of communications media for organizational strategies based on data insights • Select and apply appropriate statistical and analytical methodologies to address a variety of business needs • Effectively identify a business need, perform appropriate research and analysis, and package the results in industry standard reporting formats • Identify and develop data-based decision systems within an ethical and legal framework