Course Overview
Big Data continues to have a significant impact on business. This course serves as an introduction to the key aspects of how business intelligence is used in current business practices. Students will build business intelligence knowledge through the practical hands-on development of data analysis software and other applications and apply this knowledge by analyzing information to make data informed business decisions.
Domestic fees
$968.23
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:
- Evaluate the functions and components of a Business Intelligence system.
- Process data sets using various Business Intelligence tools.
- Plan Business Intelligence and Analytics technology implementations.
- Develop reports and support business decision making using various Business Intelligence tools.
- Assess the suitability of data models to relate various data sources for Business Intelligence.
- Evaluate emerging trends in Business Intelligence.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Business Intelligence 1 (BSYS 3205) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Business Information Technology Management (Analytics Data Management Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Business Information Technology Management (Artificial Intelligence Management Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Business Information Technology Management (Enterprise Systems Management Option)
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- Business Intelligence
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Management
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BSYS 3205 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52868
Dates
Sep 15 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 52868
- $968.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- This is a synchronous online course, and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. 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 if it is 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 are in person on campus as well as a presentation. Following are the dates that you will need to attend in person: Midterm: Tues, Oct 27 at 1800; Presentation: Tues, Nov 24 at 1800; Final exam: Tues, Dec 1 at 1800
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Status
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of BSYS 3205 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93964
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 93964
- $968.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jeff Sawers
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Both the midterm and final exams will be held in person on campus as follows: Midterm: Thurs, Feb 18 at 1800 and Final: Thurs, Mar 25 at 1800 Please note that the lecture component for this course is a combination of asynchronous and synchronous so you will have to attend every week at a specific time and there will be specific timelines for assignments. 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.
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Status
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