Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate; formerly Business Analytics)

Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate; formerly Business Analytics) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada. It takes 2 semesters (8 months); work term option, with intakes in January, May and September 2027 (Newnham or online).

Seneca Polytechnic is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$17,126 a year, about ₹11.5 lakh.

2026-27 international tuition for two semesters (tuition only). Ancillary fees, including health insurance, add about CAD 1,480 in the first semester. 2027-28 fees not yet published

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Seneca Polytechnic for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Graduate certificates need a recognised degree or diploma; some ask for a related field. For example, Artificial Intelligence asks for a degree or diploma in computer programming, software development or a related area, or relevant work experience.
• International students must study full time; part-time study is not open to them.
• Check the programme page for open international intakes and the PGWP statement before you apply.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0.

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This course starts in: January, May and September 2027 (Newnham or online).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (diplomas and degrees)
• Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate certificates)
• English test score, or proof of qualifying study in English
• Résumé and references for experience-based entry where the programme allows it

• Entrance Scholarship for All International Students

  Full-time programmes starting September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027

  Value: CAD 2,000 (one-year programme) up to CAD 5,000 (four-year programme), paid in instalments

  Automatic for international applicants paying international tuition in a full-time postsecondary programme. You must submit your SIN or ITN during your first term to receive it.

  Official page

• English Language Institute (ELI) tuition credits

  Students who start with Seneca's ELI

  Value: CAD 500 per ELI level (up to CAD 2,000), or up to CAD 7,000 when you start ELI and a full-time programme

  For students who take Seneca's English Language Institute before their programme. See Seneca's tuition incentive page for conditions.

  Official page

Seneca Polytechnic opened in 1967 as one of Ontario's public colleges. Its main campus is Newnham in North York, and it also teaches at King City, on the York University campus, in Markham and in Peterborough. It offers certificates, diplomas, one-year graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees in business, technology, health, creative arts and engineering.

Seneca calls itself a polytechnic because it combines college-style applied teaching with degree programmes. Many programmes include paid co-op or optional work terms. Its bachelor's degrees in software engineering and data science include mandatory co-op terms.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analyticscape-breton-university16 months (36 credits), in person; 420-hour internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics and Technology ManagementConcordia University2 years (45 credits, thesis); co-op option · C$20,211 / year
• Data Analytics (Post-Degree Diploma)douglas-college1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college30 weeks (2 terms) · C$18,607 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college3 terms · C$18,920 / year

More courses at Seneca Polytechnic

• Artificial Intelligence (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term option · C$22,064 / year
• Cybersecurity & Threat Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months) · C$17,019 / year
• Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term option · C$17,126 / year
• Financial Technology (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months) · C$17,126 / year
• Human Resources Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)2 semesters (8 months); work term option · C$17,126 / year
• Computer Programming & Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)3 years (6 semesters); co-op option · C$16,809 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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