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Data Analytics

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Program Details

  • Data Analytics

  • Program Code: 7A5
  • Credential: Post Diploma
  • Duration: 2 Semesters
  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Area: Information Technology
  • Domestic Applications: OPEN
  • International Applications: OPEN
  • Location/Delivery Modes & Dates:
  • OA
    Online - Asynchronous - September 2026

This program will be delivered in block format. Please note courses highlighted with an * will be delivered Online-Synchronous.

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Decisions powered by data.
 
The field of data analytics has rapidly emerged as a critical component of businesses across all industries, with an ever-increasing volume of data generated each day. Professionals in data analytics are responsible for using data to uncover insights that can inform important business decisions and improve overall performance. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can work with data and extract actionable insights.
 
This two-semester data analytics program has been designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of data analytics. The program is tailored for individuals seeking to launch a career in data analytics, as well as professionals who seek to upskill or re-skill in data analytics.
 
The program is structured around two semesters, which are carefully curated to cover a comprehensive range of topics in data analytics. You will begin with an overview of the field and its impact on business performance and decision-making processes. Throughout the program, you will learn how to create effective data-driven strategies that can overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities. You will also gain hands-on experience using a variety of tools and technologies commonly used in the industry and various business analytics reporting tools. You will learn how to manipulate, transform, model, and visualize data for analytical purposes and create interactive dashboards, graphs, and visualizations to effectively communicate insights from data.
 
You will have access to a range of resources, including hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world projects designed to enhance your understanding and application of data analytics concepts and techniques.
 
The program includes an industry-specific capstone project, where you will apply your knowledge and skills to solve a real-world problem while honing your critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Transfer (and transform) data from different platforms into usable contexts
  • Convert a data analytic problem and related information into a proper representation
  • Identify the appropriate methodologies for analysis based on attributes of the available datasets
  • Adhere to ethical practices for the collection and storage of data
  • Communicate results of data analysis in written, oral and visual form
  • Learn to select the appropriate methods and tools for data analysis in specific organizational contexts
  • Become proficient with specialist data visualization packages and tools

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Global web analytics expert Avinash Kaushik defined web analytics in 2007 as, “…the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from your business and the competition to drive a continual improvement of the online experience that your customers and potential customers have which translates to your desired outcomes (both online and offline).”1
  • The Robert Half-Canada report 2025 Canada Job Market: Tech Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles (May 2025) outlines that roles such as data analysts are among the most sought-after technology positions in Canada.
  • KPMG research highlights that organizations are prioritizing investment in data, analytics, and emerging technologies as key drivers of productivity, innovation, and long-term competitive advantage.2
  • Research by Deloitte shows that digital transformation plays a significant role in organizational financial performance.3

OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:

  1. Assist in evaluating the impact of data analytics on business performance and decision-making processes
  2. Prepare reports for both internal and external audiences using various business analytics reporting tools
  3. Use tools to prepare, transform, model, and visualize data
  4. Create interactive dashboards, graphs, and visualizations to effectively communicate insights from data
  5. Utilize measures of central tendency and data visualization techniques to compare datasets and draw insights from data
  6. Write programs to solve practical problems in a programming language commonly used for general-purpose scripting and software development
  7. Utilize version control in a collaborative software development environment
  8. Use databases to retrieve, insert, delete, and update data stored in relational database systems
  9. Manipulate, reshape, summarize, and analyze data
  10. Create data visualizations to gain insights from various sources, and summarize data
  11. Apply supervised, and unsupervised learning to create predictive models

REFERENCES

[1] Kaushik, A. (2007). Web Analytics: An Hour a Day. Wiley Publishing.
[2] Productivity in the deep | KPMG
[3]  2020 Digital transformation survey | Deloitte Insights

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet the following academic criteria:
 
Graduation from a recognized College or University with a two or three-year diploma or degree. A combination of post-secondary and industry experience acceptable to the college will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses

COURSES

CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
CP1020 Principles of Data Analysis 3 3 0
CP1035* Programming Foundations 4 3 3
CP1030 Statistics for Data Analysis 3 3 1
CP1025 Data Analysis: Excel 4 3 3
CP1895* Advanced Python Programming 4 3 3
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
CP2015 BI & Visualization 3 2 3
CP1045* Visualization, ETL & Modeling 4 3 3
CP2025 Data Gathering 2 1 2
CP2020* Machine Learning 3 2 4
CP2045 Capstone 3 2 3

Note:
Semester 1
Weeks 1-6 - Online-Synchronous Monday & Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weeks 7-10 - Online-Asynchronous  
Weeks 11-15 - Online-Synchronous Monday & Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
   
Semester 2
Weeks 1-7 - Online-Synchronous Monday & Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Week 8 - Online-Asynchronous  
Weeks 9-13 - Online-Synchronous Monday & Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weeks 14-15 - Online Asynchronous  

Careers & Pathways

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The data analytics profession is a dynamic and growing field that offers many opportunities for skilled workers.  The demand for data analytics is expected to increase in the coming years, as more organizations rely on data to make informed decisions and improve their performance.  These roles can be included, but not limited to:

  • Data Analyst
  • Applications Analyst
  • Technical Designer
  • Data & Research Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Business Data Analyst
  • Business System Analyst

Tuition & Fees

Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Business & Information Technology $1,099.00 (per semester) $524.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $320.00 (per course)
Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Business & Information Technology $4,484.00 (per semester) $2,243.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $1,046.00 (per course)
Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2025–2026 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

  • Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
  • Offers better than bank exchange rates.
  • Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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