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Drive strategic change with Conestoga's Information Technology Business Analysis graduate certificate.
In today's AI-powered, data-driven digital economy, business analysts play a critical role in driving digital transformation and aligning technology with organizational strategy. Conestoga's two-year Information Technology Business Analysis graduate certificate prepares you to lead and enable change, evaluate AI-enhanced solutions, solve complex business problems, and deliver measurable value across industries. This Ontario College program is ideal for professionals looking to accelerate their careers by mastering latest practices, tools, techniques, and technologies that define modern business analysis.
You'll learn to identify business needs, write detailed business and technical requirements, and manage testing processes including designing test cases, defect resolution, and coordinating user acceptance testing in agile and hybrid environments. With a strong focus on data-informed decision-making, you'll build a robust portfolio using industry-standard tools in business intelligence, process automation, project management, and change and risk management. You'll also gain skills in interpreting AI-generated insights and explore emerging technologies, with an emphasis on ethics and innovation.
What you'll learn
- Business analysis frameworks, stakeholder engagement and change leadership
- Requirements gathering and documentation, including detailed business and technical specifications
- Testing coordination in agile and hybrid environments
- Data modeling, visualization and interpreting AI-generated insights for data-informed decision-making
- Project, change and risk management fundamentals, with a focus on digital transformation
- Portfolio development using industry-standard tools in business intelligence, process automation and emerging technologies
- Innovation and ethics in AI-powered business analysis
Career pathways
- Business analyst, systems analyst, or AI business analyst
- IT project coordinator, product owner, or digital transformation specialist
- Roles in finance, healthcare, technology, government, consulting, and emerging sectors such as fintech and health informatics
- Opportunities to advance into leadership roles, including business analysis lead or change management specialist
Graduates complete the program with a portfolio of real-world projects and a pathway to industry-recognized certifications, including ECBA®, CCBA®, and CBAP®, as well as other advanced credentials.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Program Tuition Fee | $8404.29 | $8404.29 | $8404.29 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $390.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $438.00 | $310.00 | $482.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces 2 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10082.65 | $9454.65 | $9626.65 |
| Year Total | $29163.95 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $8404.29 | $8404.29 | $8404.29 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $680.00 | - | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $345.00 | - | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $438.00 | $310.00 | $482.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces 2 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $11092.65 | $9829.65 | $10001.65 |
| Year Total | $30923.95 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
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