Business Analysis & Professional Communication Executive Professional Development
For Full-time International Students Description Develop business analysis and professional communication skills with this unique and experiential learning opportunity. Organizations are increasingly recognizing that business analysis services are critical to improving organizational effectiveness, efficiency and financial performance. Business analysts are engaged at all levels of organizations, working on strategic initiatives, operational projects and continuous improvement. Whether you are new to business analysis, an experienced business or systems analyst, a project manager, a program manager, or a consultant, it is important to be effective at defining business requirements and evaluating and recommending solutions that provide value to stakeholders. As an Endorsed Education Provider with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), MacEwan offers business analysis training aligned with IIBA’s ® A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®Guide) combined with real-world application. In addition, you will develop your verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills and confidence. Topics such as Canadian workplace and intercultural communication will support the development of your English professional communication skills and enhance your performance and success.
Note: IIBA, BABOK, CBAP and CCBA are the registered marks of the International Institute of Business Analysis
Unique Features Through a collaboration with qualified industry professionals and university staff and instructors, MacEwan offers this unique combination of professional and intercultural communication training while preparing you for a career in business analysis. Instructors with subject matter expertise and specialized skills as adult educators will facilitate a supportive learning environment that will engage and inspire you to develop new skills and knowledge for business management. The School of Continuing Education is centrally located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, and overlooks the beautiful Edmonton river valley. All areas of the city are easily accessible, including MacEwan’s main campus. Come explore a beautiful part of Alberta, while increasing your professional skills and knowledge at MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education.
Upon Successful Completion
Start Date: September Length 12 months: Full-time Term 1 September-December Term 2 January-April Term 3 May-August Start Date: January Length 12 months: Full-time Term 1 January-April Term 2 May-August Term 3 September-December Course Delivery: Classroom/Face-to-Face Course Fees: $17,000.00 (CAD) Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Textbook costs/material fees are included. Does not include accommodation or travel. Applicants are solely responsible for applying for and obtaining necessary study permits from government agencies, and for ensuring they meet eligibility criteria for study and work permits.
Students will receive a Business Analysis Professional Development Certificate and a Professional Communication Certificate of Attendance, awarded from the School of Continuing Education at MacEwan University.
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Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to: • Describe and apply the tools and techniques to plan, elicit, analyze, model, assess, validate, communicate and manage business requirements • Satisfy a minimum of 21 hours of professional development required for certification with IIBA® as a Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) and/or the Certification of Competency in Business
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Analysis™ (CCBA®) - the industry benchmarks of excellence for business analysis. For more comprehensive information regarding IIBA certification requirements, visit www.iiba.org Define and practice principles for good oral and written communication Demonstrate confidence communicating in a variety of professional situations
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Business Analysis The Basics of Business Analysis Strategy Analysis Elicitation and Collaboration Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Solution Evaluation Requirements Life Cycle Management Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring IIBA® Certification Requirements Overview The Basics of Project Management Group Facilitation Techniques Negotiating for Results
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Professional Communication Technical Communication Business Writing I Business Writing II Canadian Workplace Culture Business Presentations Intercultural Communication Skills • Speaker series with leading professionals from various industries and organizations • Capping project seminar * Curriculum is subject to change
Career Opportunities • • •
Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, Agile Analyst, Service Request Analyst Positions may be in information technology, quality assurance, support, sales, customer service, finance, human resources Based on the role and experience level, the median annual salary earned by a Business Analysis practitioner in Canada is an “estimated $88,985” (Source: International Institute of Business Analysis Salary Survey Report, December 2013).
Who is Eligible? •
Students must have completed a post-secondary diploma or degree with a combination of work experience in industry.
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Successful applicants require a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL/CBT 80.
About MacEwan University Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides learner-focused instruction to students of all ages in a warm and collegial atmosphere. MacEwan University offers more than 60 certificate, diploma and degree programs in its five Faculties and Schools. Creativity thrives here through research, creative work and innovation that engages students, staff, faculty and the community. Over 15,000 students attend the University. MacEwan University has an intentional focus on teaching, and as a result, has scored very well in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report. In the 2014 Report, our students gave us top marks – awarding us “A+” grades for our instructors' teaching style, along with “A” grades for the quality of our teaching and learner-faculty interaction.
Location MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus 10050 MacDonald Drive Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
SCEinternational@macewan.ca
Project Management & Professional Communication Executive Professional Development
For Full-time International Students Description Every new project comes with its own set of challenges, but the skills you need to manage each of them are the same: organizing and motivating the right team, delegating tasks, time and budget management and strategic planning skills. MacEwan University, a Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, offers a unique and versatile series that provides essential training taught by certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs)® delivering courses aligned with the PMI PMBOK® Guide (5th edition). This Professional Development Certificate is for individuals in any industry who are: Project team members Project sponsors, managers and leaders Project management office managers and staff Preparing to obtain the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation
Note: PMI, PMP, PMBOK and the PMI Registered Education Provider logo are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.
In addition, you will develop your verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills and confidence. Topics such as the Canadian workplace and intercultural communication will support the development of your English professional communication skills and enhance your performance and success.
Unique Features Through a collaboration with qualified industry professionals and university staff and instructors, MacEwan offers this unique combination of professional and intercultural communication training while preparing you for a career in project management. Instructors with subject matter expertise and specialized skills as adult educators will facilitate a supportive learning environment that will engage and inspire you to develop new skills and knowledge for business management. The School of Continuing Education is centrally located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, and overlooks the beautiful Edmonton river valley. All areas of the city are easily accessible, including MacEwan’s main campus. Come explore a beautiful part of Alberta, while increasing your professional skills and knowledge at MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education.
Upon Successful Completion Students will receive a Project Management Professional Development Certificate and a Professional Communication Certificate of Attendance, awarded from the School of Continuing Education at MacEwan University.
Start Date: September Length 12 months: Full-time Term 1 September-December Term 2 January-April Term 3 May-August Start Date: January Length 12 months: Full-time Term 1 January-April Term 2 May-August Term 3 September-December Course Delivery: Classroom/Face-to-Face Course Fees: $17,000.00 (CAD) Fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Textbook costs/material fees are included. Does not include accommodation or travel. Applicants are solely responsible for applying for and obtaining necessary study permits from government agencies, and for ensuring they meet eligibility criteria for study and work permits.
SCEinternational@macewan.ca
Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this series of courses, students will be able to: • Describe and apply the tools and techniques related to the five Project Management Process Groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing), as well as the 10 Knowledge Areas in a manner that can be readily applied to projects in any organization or industry
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Satisfy the minimum of 35 hours of formal project management education required for PMI’s PMP certification. For more information regarding PMI’s certification requirements, visit www.pmi.org Define and practice principles for good verbal and written communication Demonstrate confidence communicating in a variety of professional situations
Curriculum* •
Project Management Basics of Project Management Project Management and the Organization Project Scope and Quality Management Project Time and Cost Management Project Stakeholder, Human Resources and Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Project Integration Management The Basics of Business Analysis
Group Facilitation Techniques Negotiating for Results • Professional Communication Technical Communication Business Writing I Business Writing II Canadian Workplace Culture Business Presentations Intercultural Communication Skills • Speaker series with leading professionals from various industries and organizations • Capping project seminar * Curriculum is subject to change
Career Opportunities • • •
Project Manager, Project Analyst, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Contractor, Independent Consultant. Positions may be in operations, information technology, quality assurance, finance, human resources, sales, customer service. Based on the role and experience level, the median annual salary earned by PMI Project Managers in Canada is an “estimated $95,000” (Source: PMI Project Management Salary Survey, Eighth Edition).
Who is Eligible? •
Students must have completed a post-secondary diploma or degree with a combination of work experience in industry.
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Successful applicants require a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL/CBT 80.
About MacEwan University Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides learner-focused instruction to students of all ages in a warm and collegial atmosphere. MacEwan University offers more than 60 certificate, diploma and degree programs in its five Faculties and Schools. Creativity thrives here through research, creative work and innovation that engages students, staff, faculty and the community. Over 15,000 students attend the University. MacEwan University has an intentional focus on teaching, and as a result, has scored very well in the Globe and Mail's Canadian University Report. In the 2014 Report, our students gave us top marks – awarding us “A+” grades for our instructors' teaching style, along with “A” grades for the quality of our teaching and learner-faculty interaction.
Location MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus 10050 MacDonald Drive Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
SCEinternational@macewan.ca
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