Certificate [Business Analytics and Decision Making] From Simon Fraser University

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Certificate (Business Analytics and Decision Making)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Business,

Business Analytics,

Data Science and Analytics

CA$32,000/Yr

CA$32,000 /Yr

Certificate in Business Analytics and Decision Making at Simon Fraser University is a 1-year program.
This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
It is delivered on-campus.
The program is a course-based and contains 27 credits.
The Certificate in Business Analytics and Decision Making (BADM) teaches students:
- valuable skills in business analytics and decision-making
- the ability to ask the right questions
- to manage data (databases and warehouses)
- to be familiar with statistical and computational methods.
At the end of the certificate, students will have a capstone project working with an industry partners.
Students take instructional and lab courses, in a cohort, and complete work placement through SFU's co-op program.
SFU is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and have received the EQUIS Quality award from the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD).
The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
The average salary goes up to 82,450 USD.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$32000 (CAD 32000)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room And Board	CA$4755 (CAD 4755)
Food	CA$3330 (CAD 3330)
Total Cost	CA$8085 (CAD 8085)

Previous Year Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$22035 (CAD 22035)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must be graduated with senior secondary education, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
A GPA of at least 3.0. with a minimum grade of C+.

Indian Student Eligibility:

The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities are:

Marketing Manager.
Financial Analyst.
Personal Financial Advisor.
Operations Analyst.
Supply Chain Analyst.
Business Analytics Specialist.
Management Consultant.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details