Post-Degree Diploma: Data Analytics

About this programme

Finding needles in a haystack – it is probably what people in the field of data analytics are expected to do. It would be a simple task for them if they knew about the size, shape, and colour of the needles they were looking for. In the past, data has always been collected with a purpose in mind and decisions were made based on the organization needs and the data analysis results. Since the information explosion, everyone (government, business, and social media etc.) has been collecting data so as not to fall behind their competitors. The majority of them have no idea what size, shape, or colour the needles are that they are looking for. In some cases, they do not even know what the thing is that they are looking for. Data Analytics is an area containing the relevant tools that allow you to divide and conquer massive data sets so as to find the needle for the right fabric. Langara College offers two Data Analytics programs, plus an option that includes work experience. These programs allow students to gain experience handling data using industry-standard software applications and provide ample opportunity to fine-tune their soft skills to effectively communicate their findings. Graduates will have a strong understanding about data life cycles and will be equipped to meet the growing demand in data analytics processes. Analysts are expected to work with data to support the development of an organization and to help make technical and strategic decisions. These two-year, full-time, diploma programs are designed for anyone who likes working with data and interpreting resu