Overview

The Data Analytics course from Fanshawe College includes organizational considerations such as data governance, data operations, data management and security and covers the major functional units of an organization to prepare you for real-world challenges.

Throughout a variety of business analytics courses within the programme, students will use multiple operating system configurations and word processing, spreadsheets, management programmes, database programmes and research programmes, including:

• SQL

• MS Excel

• Tableau

• MS Access

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Career

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Data Analytics programme can pursue exciting and rewarding careers within various organizations, including retail, financial services, manufacturing, health care, transportation, construction, media, tourism and education. Graduates may also choose to pursue research-based studies in a related field.

Some of the careers that graduates might pursue include:

• Analytics Platform Developer - designs, builds and maintains the business data analytics platform infrastructures to ensure efficient data collection, processing, storage and access for analysis and data-driven decision-making.

• Supply Chain Analyst - analyzes and optimizes an organization’s supply chain operations by collecting and interpreting data to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements and ensure timely, cost-effective product delivery.

• Database Specialist - designs, implements, maintains and secures organizational databases and ensures data is stored, retrieved and accessed efficiently while upholding data integrity and security measures.

• Data Visualization Specialist - transforms complex data into visually appealing and easily understandable charts, graphs, dashboards, interactive visualizations and presentations for decision-makers to decipher data to make informed strategic decisions.