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Mar 05, 2026
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PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog
Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting
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Learn to turn data into powerful business insights through a hands-on, practical curriculum.
In this program, you'll learn to develop data-driven solutions that support decision-making across all levels of an organization. You'll focus on designing and implementing modern data architectures, cloud-based data pipelines, and data models that power analytics and reporting.
You'll build interactive dashboards and create compelling data visualizations to support business objectives, learning to communicate analytical findings effectively through storytelling, presentations, and reports tailored to business audiences.
As a student, you'll:
- design modern data architectures that enable scalable analytics and reporting
- build cloud-based data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration
- create impactful dashboards and data visualizations to support performance management
- model, cleanse, and transform data for accurate analysis and reporting
- present insights through effective data storytelling, using presentations, dashboards, and reports
- identify and communicate business data needs to guide digital and data-driven solutions.
As a graduate, you'll be prepared to align data initiatives with strategic business goals and apply insights to improve operational and tactical decision-making. You can pursue various career opportunities, including BI analyst, data analyst, or BI developer. The skills you acquire will be valuable in multiple industries and organizations.
Due to the tight integration of the courses in the Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting program, credit for prior learning is not available.
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Traits, skills and aptitudes
Those working in the business intelligence and data analysis field tend to be innovative, methodical and directive. You need: - to learn quickly, think logically and be self-directed
- to build abstract structures that represent complex relationships
- to focus on details without losing sight of the whole
- an awareness of legal, policy and privacy restrictions
- to have good communication skills
- to work well in a team
- to have a basic understanding of computer systems
- an active interest in keeping up with changes in technology.
The ideal candidate for the Business Intelligence program has: - previous post-secondary education in business or technology
- a technical aptitude and a desire to combine their business and technology skills to assist businesses through technology solutions
- experience with relational databases.
To do well in this field, you should enjoy working with a variety of people in a team setting and solving problems. Practicum, co-op and work integrated learning opportunities
In your second semester, you’ll participate in either a:
- practicum with an employer, where you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you’ve learned in an industry environment, or
- a capstone project, where you’ll work with other students to create a solution and present the result to an industry partner.
Accreditations, designations or certifications
This program uses Microsoft curriculum for some courses. With additional relevant work experience and exam preparation, you can choose to pursue Microsoft certification. Credential
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll receive a SAIT Business Intelligence: Data Analysis and Reporting certificate. Program length
23 weeks (two semesters)
Accepts international applicants - not-PGWP eligible
This program is open to international applicants; however, program availability may be limited. This program does not meet the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program. Related careers
Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education. Potential careers (NOC): - Database analysts and data administrators (21223)
- Business systems specialists (21221)
- Professional occupations in business management consulting (11201)
- Data scientists (21211)
- Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and completion of the following courses or their equivalents: - at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2,
OR - at least two years of post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute or college.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta. Program outline
The Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting requires 19.5 credits (nine courses) to complete. The program spans 23 weeks, with one semester of full-time study and a second semester consisting of an eight-week practicum or capstone project. Suggested schedule of study
Progression
You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines. Review our grading and progression procedure > Books and supplies
Books and supplies are approximately $500.
This is a bring-your-own-device program with a power-user hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date. Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn’t receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you’re in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term. |
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