Business Analysis (Co-op) BAN2

Holland Code: E (Enterprising)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see the website for details.

Arts & Literacy  Students will benefit from well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills. General business knowledge and/or experience is an asset.

Math & Science Fundamentals of business math, statistics and/or analytics is an asset.

Technology Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet) are required. Experience working with any business systems (AIS, ERP, BI, CMS, WMS, CRM) is an asset.

* Practical Elements Students are expected to work in teams to complete many assignments in this program. Students will participate in onsite observations, develop business cases sourced from organizational data and learn business software including Tableau. Students will complete a relevant, paid co-op placement.

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate effectively (both in-person and in writing)
• Integrity and good judgement
• Ability to shift between analytical and systems thinking
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities
• Relationship building
• Empathy

Useful background experience for this program would be

• Prior business experience is beneficial. This includes Information Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Marketing, Product Development and/or Project Management. Specific experience in Business Analysis is an asset.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become an

Entry-to-intermediate level roles as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Planning Analyst, Product Owner, Project Manager.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

Predominately office and technology-based. Business Analysts work in all industries and therefore could find themselves in a variety of different work environments including outside, industrial, retail or manufacturing.

Places you may find yourself employed include

Graduates may find themselves working in the IT department of an organization or embedded within functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, Product Development, Marketing etc.)

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Develop new or improve existing business processes such as gap analysis or process design.
• Develop and document business processes and business models.
• Plan, manage and facilitate requirements gathering activities to define, manage, and implement the product or process.
• Develop strategies to bridge gaps between requirements and existing systems.
• Communicate technical and business information to all stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of system requirements.
• Collaborate and network with stakeholders ethically to evaluate and align business processes and business models with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

Opportunities for further development or education

• Further subject matter development and/or industry certifications include those offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis https://www.iiba.org/
• Graduates pre-qualify for the professional development component of IIBA ECBA™, CCBA® and CBAP® certifications
• The Business Analysis graduate certificate combines well with the Project Management graduate certificate program.

Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Last Modified: August 21, 2024