McMaster University Continuing Education

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

This course is part of the Data Analytics certificate program. Students in the program are adult learners with a post-secondary degree/diploma in computer science, engineering, business, etc. This course explores the importance of managing data as an enterprise asset and the processes and components required in terms of the acquisition, storage, sharing, validation and accessibility of data for addressing business problems. An examination of Database Management Systems, database architectures (structured and non-structured) the differences between OLTP (Online transaction processing) OLAP (online analytical processing) as well as the administrative processes (Data Governance) that guide the data lifecycle will be a focus.

McMaster University Continuing Education

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

This course is part of the Data Analytics certificate program. Students in the program are adult learners with a post-secondary degree/diploma in computer science, engineering, business, etc. Students will explore the principles and practices of cloud computing with this introductory course, and discover the importance of cloud computing for today’s business and IT sectors through an examination of the development of cloud technologies over time.  Common practices for delivery, deployment, architecture and security will be presented. Students will explore various cloud computing platforms to understand and assess  current service options and to discuss future developments for cloud computing -- The project provides an opportunity for businesses and learners to collaborate to identify and translate a real business problem into an analytics problem.  The projects, which can be short, will allow the student to apply the skills acquired on to address the business problem.  Some examples are: Determine the characteristics of the collection system and select a collection system that handles the large data set Identify the right storage solution for analytics Design and implement a solution for transforming and preparing data for analysis Select the right data analysis and data visualization solution for a given scenario Apply the right authentication and authorization mechanisms Apply data protection and encryption techniques Manage and monitor data solutions You should submit a high-level proposal/business problem statement including relevant data sets and definitions, a list of acceptable tools (if applicable), and expected deliverables. Business datasets could be provided based on a non-disclosure agreement or in an anonymized/synthetic data format that is relevant to your organization and business problem. The course instructors will review the documents to confirm the scope and timing of the proposed problem and its alignment with the course requirements.

Cape Breton University

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

This Fall, students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Program in Business Management at CBU will embark on a course that seamlessly blends academic theory with practical experience. Over the past 1.5 years, these students from diverse professional backgrounds have already completed courses in Marketing, Strategic Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and Finance, bringing a wealth of insights into this program. Throughout their studies, learners have honed critical skills, including critical thinking, real-time decision-making, strategic thinking, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, effective communication, project management, adaptability, and professional business acumen. The primary objective of this course is to offer a hands-on learning experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios. By working on a project that tackles current business challenges, students will further develop their ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively. This experiential approach is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, equipping students with the tools needed to thrive in the business world.

Cape Breton University

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

This Capstone Project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency on the key concepts of business analytics. Students will integrate knowledge gained throughout the program - including leadership and management principals, analytical skills, data visualization, data mining, and statistics – to complete the capstone project. By taking this course, students will be guided through the process of developing their soft (communications) and hard (Technical) skills while delivering a business analytics project to support decision making in organizations. The emphasis will be on the application of methodologies and analytical tools to solve real-world problems in R&D, marketing, supply chain, healthcare, finance and/or other disciplines.

Do you have a GUI challenge you would like to tackle? In this project, students working in teams will use object-oriented approaches to solve Graphical User Interface (GUI) problems. Topics include object-oriented concepts including inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, graphics and GUI design techniques. Types of projects that students can work on: Projects that require Object-Oriented and Java programming components.

This experience focuses on equipping learners with practical skills in digital marketing, specifically in areas such as search engine optimization, search engine marketing, online advertising, web analytics, and social media strategy. Learners will apply their knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to improve a company's online presence and marketing effectiveness. By engaging with industry professionals, learners will gain insights into current digital marketing trends and practices, enabling them to make impactful recommendations and execute successful marketing campaigns.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course study and employ practical and theoretical concepts obtained in first year systems analysis and design courses by building an IT system. They will work as part of a development team on an IT problem for an external industry client. Their project will include the production and demonstration of functioning components of the system each release within deadlines set out in their project management documentation

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course study and employ practical and theoretical concepts obtained in first year systems analysis and design courses by building an IT system. They will work as part of a development team on an IT problem for an external industry client. Their project will include the production and demonstration of functioning components of the system each release within deadlines set out in their project management documentation