Program type
Major, Minor
Business Analytics (BComm)
Credits
90-120 credits
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
3 to 4 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Modality
In-person, hybrid
Schedule
Full-time, part-time
Why study Business Analytics?
Globalization and advances in information technologies have led to a wide variety of new business perspectives and applications. The size and complexity of data available to businesses is growing at an exponential rate, requiring a new workforce attuned to specific needs of a rapidly changing market.
When you study Business Analytics, you'll learn how to manage data and improve business decisions through new technologies and machine learning methods. Combining elements of statistics, programming, AI and business intelligence, Business Analytics paves the way for data-informed business strategies. Learn how to turn raw data into actionable insights about customers, operations, marketing and strategy.
Program highlights
- Hands-on coursework using quantitative data analytics tools, including Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Excel and more
- Experiential learning opportunities in Montreal through paid co-op internships
- Connect with fellow students through the John Molson Supply Chain and Business Technology Association (JSBA)
Special funding for out-of-province students
Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.
Program structure
Program options
A Bachelor of Commerce degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background. All John Molson School of Business students follow a core business curriculum coupled with a John Molson School of Business major, which may be combined with a minor in another discipline or any combination of elective courses that interest them.
- Core business courses (48 credits)
- Business Analytics major courses (24 credits)
- Electives (18 credits) which may include a business minor (12 credits)
A Minor in Business Analytics (12 credits) is only available to John Molson School of Business students already in the program. A minor will fulfil the 12 elective credits in your BComm and complement your major field of study.
Courses
In addition to the core Bachelor of Commerce courses, the major in Business Analytics is composed of 8 courses (24 credits).
- BANA 300 Principles of Business Analytics (3 credits)
- BANA 440 Business Analytics Programming (3 credits)
- BANA 450 Statistical Models for Business Analytics (3 credits)
- BANA 477 Predictive Modeling and Analysis (3 credits)
- BANA 478 Data Mining Techniques (3 credits)
- BANA 491 Advanced Business Analytics (3 credits) (new course)
- BANA 492 Business Analytics Capstone Project (3 credits) (new course)
- BTM 382 Database Management (3 credits)
Co-op program
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. Work terms make it possible for you to:
- Plan and organize events
- Conduct marketing research, project development and analysis
- Participate in fundraising campaigns
- Review merchandising trends
- Create public relations strategies and perform related tasks
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: 26 overall, 26 math
- Pre-university:
- Average of 26 from Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra
- Applicants are eligible for admission once they have completed at least one of these two math courses. The other must be completed during the first year at Concordia.
- Strongly recommended that applicants complete both courses at CEGEP
- Professional/technical:
- Those completing a technical DEC in a business-related field may be eligible for admission.
- Students who have completed Calculus I and/or Linear Algebra must achieve an average of 26 in mathematics.
- Student without Calculus 1 or Linear Algebra, must have achieved a minimum of 75% in Secondary 5 Math (SN, TS or MATH 536). Your high school Quebec Achievement Record must be included with your application. If admitted, you will be required to complete all missing prerequisite courses as elective credits at John Molson.
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- Pre-university:
- High School: B overall, B in math
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra II, College Algebra or equivalent
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7 overall, 4 HL or 5 SL math
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
- Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 13 in math
- Required courses:
- Première : Spécialité mathématiques
- Terminale : Mathématiques complémentaires (Spécialité mathématiques recommended)
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
- Required courses:
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University transfers (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math
- ECON 201, ECON 203 (or have exemptions)
- MATH 208 and MATH 209 (or have exemptions)
- Additional information on Internal Degree Transfer
- University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Application deadlines
FALL ENTRY (September)
Deadline: March 1
U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
WINTER ENTRY (January)
Deadline: November 1
U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
After your degree
Graduates of Business Analytics are in high demand to fill a workforce gap in business intelligence. With a strong understanding of new technologies and tools, you will be well-prepared to launch a successful career in business analytics. You will be able to start off in roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Marketing or customer insights analyst
- Financial or risk analyst
- Operations or supply chain analyst
- Product or growth analyst in tech companies
- Analytics consultant
You will also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in a related field, including engineering, artificial intelligence, data, machine learning and more.
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