Course Overview
This course introduces students to the theory of Business Data Analytics and prepares students to write the Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) exam from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$743.23
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify business research questions
- Explain methodologies for how to source data
- Analyze data
- Interpret and report results of data analysis
- Use results from data analysis to influence business decision-making
- Explain how results from business analytics can guide company-level strategy
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Business Analytics Theory (BABI 3100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Business Data Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Intelligence
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BABI 3100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52864
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 52864
- $743.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Amy Goldlist
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. ***Please note: Both the midterm and final exams will be in person on campus as follows: Midterm: Wed, Oct 21 at 1800 and Final: Wed, Nov 25 at 1800
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Status
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