Business Insights and Analytics
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: BI511
Campus: Downtown (IGS), Lakeshore
Length: 4 semesters
Today’s businesses know that it is critical to stay on top of what’s next in their industry: the next trend, the next tool, the next technology. They are developing capacity within their organizations to use data to derive insights for a more profitable future. Businesses have a growing need for professionals who can use data, analytics and business acumen to improve ROI, streamline and expedite processes, drive down costs, create smart products, and build better customer experiences.
Humber’s Business Insights and Analytics graduate certificate program provides you with practical, in-demand skills in business, database management and programming, data analysis and interpretation, decision-making and communications. It consists of a common platform of 21 core courses in business, database modelling, big data management, programming for machine learning and data analytics, plus three specialization stream courses in either marketing or operations.
Graduates of this program will:
- develop effective business strategies, tactics and processes based on data-driven analytics
- generate business insights by developing and using databases, big data, machine learning and data visualization
- support business decision-making with advanced statistical and quantitative analysis, advanced data visualization, and communications tools and techniques
Note: There is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semester.
Get the hands-on skills that industry demands with a 220-hour (minimum) field placement that will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to the real world. Students initiate the field experience with the aid of faculty, targeting companies in the Greater Toronto Area. Field experiences may be completed on a part-time basis throughout the academic year, or full time during the term immediately following the program.
Courses
Semester 1 |
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| BIA 5000: |
| BIA 5001: |
| BIA 5002: |
| BUS 5100: |
| RSMT 5004: |
| Select 1 courses from one of the following groupings |
Semester 2 |
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| ACCT 5507: |
| BIA 5201: |
| BIA 5203: |
| BIA 5204: |
| WORK 5450: |
| Select 1 courses from one of the following groupings |
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, from any discipline (business, statistics/mathematics, or computer programming is highly recommended),
OR
- An advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent, in a related field (business, statistics/mathematics, or computer programming)
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $5,737.62
- international: $21,747.86
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,227.60 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,868.81 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,227.60 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,868.81 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,227.60 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,868.81 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,227.60 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,868.81 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $10,232.72 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,873.93 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $10,232.72 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,873.93 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $10,232.72 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,873.93 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $10,232.72 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,873.93 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
Semester 1
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
Intel i7-9750H+ or higher |
| OS | Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM | 32GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Monitor | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months |
| Other | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam. Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Additional Costs
See Equipment & Devices Requirements for necessary equipment. Students are responsible for equipment costs.
Note: An additional registration fee of $440 applies to placements completed after the final semester of this program.
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Omar Wahdan, program co-ordinator
Longo Faculty of Business
416.675.6622 ext. 73021
omar.wahdan@humber.ca
Nataliya Korchagina, program co-ordinator
nataliya.korchagina@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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