Courses
Technical Data Analytics-2024/2025
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CANS-6002 | Citizenship & Immigration in Canada | 3 | ||
| What are the factors that have influenced Canada's ever-evolving immigration and citizenship policies and how do these factors influence us today? These are the two major questions that we will address in this course. In answering these questions, we will look at why immigration was central to Canada's nation-building, why there was backlash to immigration, and why World War II was a catalyst for change in Canadian immigration policies. Through understanding the past, we will learn about today's understandings of culture, society, politics, civic responsibility, and belonging in relation to Canadian citizenship and immigration. | ||||
| DEVL-6035 | The Canadian Workplace | 3 | ||
| This course will teach post-graduate level students that are new to the Canadian workplace the fundamentals of job searching practices, the various processes related to applying to jobs, interview techniques and employer expectations when interviewing. It will also examine workplace culture and on-the-job expectations in order to be successful in Canada. Students will become familiar with their rights and employment standards in Canada, and specifically in Ontario. Students will be able to create targeted resumes for various levels of employment in Canada. Students will also be introduced to the importance and value of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to workplace organizations. By the end of the course, students will have the necessary tool kit, including essential entry-level marketing documents and various resources to be successful, to begin their career journey in Canada. | ||||
| COMM-6046 | Canadian Workplace Communications | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce post-graduate level international students to communication within the Canadian workplace. Topics to be covered will include verbal, non-verbal and written communications, with a focus on cultural differences. In this course, students will learn how to create basic workplace messages (including social media), engage in workplace conversations, organize workplace meetings, and deliver informal presentations. Instruction will emphasize the importance of tone, audience, purpose, body language, word choice, and grammar in the Canadian context. Through group work, students will develop interpersonal strategies for common face-to-face workplace interactions. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently engage in basic communication with co-workers, clients and customers in the Canadian workplace. | ||||
| FINA-6032 | Personal Finance in Canada | 3 | ||
| This course introduces graduate-level international students to personal finance in Canada. Topics include financial institutions, employment income and deductions, taxation, borrowing money, savings and investments, insurance, and financial scams - all within a Canadian context. Students will also learn about the cost of living in Canada, including the cost of rental accommodation, and set financial goals. Students will create and revise a budget based on knowledge gained throughout the course. | ||||
| COMM-6052 | Office Apps & Tools of the Cdn Workplace | 3 | ||
| This course provides students with an overview of the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio. Students will learn how to use these tools effectively to create documents, presentations, and visual aids. They will also learn how to use tools for virtual meetings and collaboration. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| INFO-6174 | Intro to Data Analytics | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental principles and techniques of data analytics. The course explores the processes involved in collecting, processing, and interpreting data to extract meaningful insights and support decision-making. Students will learn the basics of data manipulation, visualization, and statistical analysis using popular tools and programming languages such as Python or R. | ||||
| INFO-6185 | Data Modeling and Schema Design | 4 | ||
| This course delves into the principles and practices of structuring data for efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis. The course focuses on teaching students how to design effective database schemas, emphasizing the importance of logical and physical data modeling. | ||||
| INFO-6175 | Statistical Analysis 1 | 3 | ||
| This course introduces students to the principles of statistical reasoning and analysis. The course covers essential topics in descriptive and inferential statistics, providing students with the tools to make sense of data and draw meaningful conclusions. Students will learn how to summarize and visualize data, calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion, and understand probability distributions. | ||||
| INFO-6176 | ETL Processes and Data Integration | 4 | ||
| This course focuses on Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes-a crucial component of data warehousing and business intelligence. This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles, techniques, and tools involved in collecting, transforming, and integrating data from various sources into a unified and accessible format. The course includes hands-on exercises using popular ETL tools and languages | ||||
| INFO-6177 | Introduction to Data Warehousing | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of data warehousing. The course focuses on the architecture, design, and implementation of data warehouses and Data Lakes. Practical aspects of the course may involve hands-on exercises in designing and building a simple data warehouse, understanding the role of star and snowflake schemas, and using tools commonly employed in the field. | ||||
| INFO-6184 | Data Technology and the Business | 4 | ||
| This course explores the intersection of data and business strategies, focusing on how technology is leveraged to drive decision-making and innovation within organizations. Students will learn about the role of data in business decision-making, the technologies that enable efficient data management, and the integration of data-driven insights into business strategies. Key topics will include data governance ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and regulatory aspects related to the use of data in business contexts. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| INFO-6179 | Data Mining and Predictive Modeling | 4 | ||
| This course explores the methods and techniques for uncovering patterns, trends, and insights from large datasets to inform predictive modeling. The course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to analyze data, discover hidden patterns, and build models that can make informed predictions about future trends or outcomes. | ||||
| INFO-6180 | Statistical Analysis 2 | 3 | ||
| This course builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in "Statistical Analysis I". This course focuses on a deeper exploration of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and advanced analytical techniques. Students further develop their statistical reasoning skills and gain a more nuanced understanding of complex data sets. | ||||
| INFO-6181 | Big Data & Advanced Analytics | 4 | ||
| This course explores the principles, technologies, and applications of handling vast and complex datasets for in-depth analysis and decision-making. The course is designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge required to harness the potential of big data for actionable insights. Students will look into the architecture and components of big data ecosystems, exploring distributed storage and processing frameworks | ||||
| INFO-6182 | Text & Social Media Analytics | 3 | ||
| This course looks into the methods and techniques for extracting valuable insights from unstructured text data, particularly originating from social media platforms. Students in this course will explore natural language processing (NLP) techniques, machine learning algorithms, and sentiment analysis methods tailored to text data. | ||||
| INFO-6145 | Data Science & Machine Learning | 3 | ||
| This course covers the fundamental principles and history of data science and machine learning. In addition, students will explore how to use modern tools to reorganize and restructure large amounts of unstructured textual data. | ||||
| INFO-6178 | Big Data Systems | 4 | ||
| This course explores the principles, technologies, and challenges associated with handling and processing massive datasets, commonly referred to as "big data." The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage, analyze, and derive insights from large and complex datasets that surpass the capabilities of traditional data processing systems. The curriculum may cover topics such as data parallelism, fault tolerance, and scalability in the context of big data processing. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 15 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||