Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Program Types:

Diploma, Post-Baccalaureate

Program Duration:

2 Year

Fields of Study:

Business, CIP code 52.1301

International students who submit their study permit application on or after 11/1/24 should verify Canada's Field of Study eligibility requirements for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

Canadian Students

International Students

Transfer Students

General Requirements

Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of 70% Canadian equivalent or higher, which includes two math/statistics courses with 75% Canadian equivalent grades
Submit scanned original copies of transcript
Submit scanned original copy of degree completion certificate

See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.

Program Requirements for International Students

Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of 70% Canadian equivalent or higher, which includes two math/statistics courses with 75% Canadian equivalent grades
Submit scanned original copies of transcript
Submit scanned original copy of degree completion certificate

See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.

If students wish to perform a preliminary assessment converting grades into the Canadian equivalent, please use the following tool: https://www.scholaro.com/grade-conversion/

Note that this does not guarantee acceptance into the program, and is to be used solely as a reference point.

General Transfer Student Requirements

In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca

Drive Results For Any Business

Today’s economy requires leaders who know how to interpret the data that drives our world forward. That’s why a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics from Cape Breton University is so valuable in the real world. Our approachable, experienced faculty provides hands-on learning needed to build your skills, and our warm, welcoming community provides a safe learning environment.

Ready to Apply?

More business leaders than ever before are looking to data and analytics for business planning and decision making. At CBU, students from around the world come to hone their skills in different technologies, applications, and processes used by real organizations. We provide insight into actual businesses based on data and statistics that are used to drive business planning.

Cape Breton University will help you develop your ability to analyze and understand the data-driven environment of our current markets. With the purpose of improving business decisions, we help students acquire the skills and experience to fill the knowledge gap big data uncovers.

POST BACCALAUREATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

By Country

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Learn more about the Business Analytics Diploma

What is the tuition for this program?

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only, and include tuition for the entire 2 year program. These numbers do not include health plan or accommodation fees.

Nova Scotia Residents: $4,245 per semester / $8,490 per year / $16,980 per program
Canadian Residents: $4,660 per semester / $9,320 per year / $18,640 per program
International Residents: $8,123 per semester / $16,245 per year / $32,490 per program
For a complete breakdown, visit Graduate Tuition and Fees.

GRADUATE/POST BACCALAUREATE TUITION AND FEES

INTERNATIONAL TUITION & FEE BREAKDOWN

Sample Courses

Why study at CBU?

At Cape Breton University we set our students up for success as the demand grows for employees who understand organizational priorities, how to apply business competencies and demonstrate strong initiative. Located on Cape Breton Island, CBU is a place where you can enjoy every aspect of lifeand easily access the education you need to secure a successful future in business. As a student studying in the Post Baccalaureate program, your classes will take place in the centre of Sydney’s downtown core at our off-campus Cineplex classroom location. You’ll get to experience the bustle of downtown while enjoying our relaxed island lifestyle. Along with other students from more than 70 countries, at CBU you’ll make unexpected lifelong connections with people who share similar interests, but can come from completely different backgrounds. It’s part of what makes this place so special.

What skills will I gain from this program?

Access and manipulate very large data sets to make business decisions
Ability to query relational databases for operational data
Ability to query data warehouses for informational data
Evaluate the use of data from acquisition through cleaning, warehousing, analytics and visualization to the ultimate business decision

Experiential Learning Opportunities

INTERNSHIP
- Optional up to 16-week work placement option. Potential employers include:
  - Orenda
  - Shannex
  - Bombardier
  - Scotia Bank
  - Cape Breton University
- 18.5% of students enrolled secure an internship
- 25 internships completed each semester approximately
CAPSTONE PROJECT
- Optional capstone project that reflects real-world knowledge. The capstone project provides opportunities to work with nonprofits, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Organizations include:
  - Alexander Graham Bell Foundation
  - Innovative Facility Care
  - Calibrate
- 109 capstone projects completed each semester on average