COURSE CURRICULUM

The Information Technology Business Analysis Graduate Certificate program is structured across four levels, providing comprehensive training in business analysis within a technology context. In Level 1, students build foundational skills with courses such as Technical Communication, Quantitative Analysis, Business Analysis Foundations, Database Management Systems, and Management Information Systems, alongside Conestoga 101 to support their academic transition. Level 2 advances these skills with courses including Career Management, Requirements Modeling and Visualization, Information Technology Service Management, Requirement Elicitation, Business Process Flow Analysis I, and Data Visualization Tools and Techniques, equipping students to effectively gather and communicate requirements using modern tools. Level 3 focuses on practical application and leadership, featuring Data Analytics, Project Management, Management and Leadership Essentials, Operational Excellence and Transformation, Business Process Flow Analysis II, and Emerging Technologies, allowing students to develop strategic and operational competencies. Finally, Level 4 includes Trends in Global Business, Professional Discipline for IT Business Analysts, the Information Technology Business Analysis Capstone Project, Information Technology Governance, and Information Systems Quality Assurance, which prepare students to lead complex IT projects and ensure quality and compliance within organizations. Throughout the program, students develop expertise in analyzing business needs, modeling requirements, managing projects, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive organizational success. This well-rounded curriculum ensures graduates are equipped to take on the evolving role of IT business analysts in a data-driven digital economy.