Information Technology Program Area

Business Systems Analyst Diploma

Within all industries, business run on information. Quality and timeliness of data and complete analysis can positively or negatively impact mission-critical decisions. The role of a Business Analyst is to bridge the gap between the Business Need identified in the Strategic Plan and available Solutions. The Analyst achieves this bridge by thoroughly analyzing the business needs and processes, then designing and testing a solution.

The national definition of a Business Analyst is “Business Analysts conduct research, develop, and implement (information) systems development plans, policies, and procedures, and provides advice on a wide range of (information) system issues."

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware, and develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
  • Conduct independent third party reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems.
  • Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, and implement business solutions.
  • Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery.

GRADUATES MAY PURSUE THE FOLLOWING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Business Process Consultant
  • Systems Auditor Consultant

Required Courses

Completion of all of the following:

Business Analyst (111 hours)

  • Introduction to Business Analysis
  • Advanced Business Analysis: Business Intelligence
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Joint Solution Development (JSD)
Advanced Topics (60 hours)
  • Fundamentals of Data Warehousing
  • Project Management for IT Professionals
Information Security (18 hours)
  • Information Assurance & Security Level I – IS Management
CISCO @ Winnipeg Technical College (40 hours)
  • CISCO CCNA Level 1
Object Oriented Analysis (57 hours)
  • Object Oriented Analysis I – Concepts
  • Object Oriented Analysis II – Analysis
  • Object Oriented Analysis III – Design
Professional Studies (180 hours)
  • Effective Oral Communication
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Business Fundamentals
Professional Edge Seminars/Technology Edge Seminars (59 hours)
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of 59 hours of Professional Edge Seminars/Cutting Edge Topics. Refer to dce.UWinnipegCourses.ca for options.

To apply for this program or for more information on the BSA Diploma, please contact by email Cathy Domke or by phone  204.982.1156