Overview

Follow the trend and evolve with business intelligence using the knowledge acquired from LaSalle College Montréal's ACS in Specialization in Business Intelligence. You'll become an expert in designing information systems and SQL. Use cutting-edge tools such as Microsoft Power BI for effective business management and data analysis.
Duration
12 months (2 semesters, 795 hours)
Schedule
Full-Time
Teaching language
English, French
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next semester starts May 11, 2026

About the Program

Join LaSalle College Montréal's Specialization in Business Intelligence program (ACS) and learn about the design and modelling of an information system within the context of business intelligence.

Perfect your understanding of elements that interact with databases. Understand the challenges involved in data collection and learn how to practise data integration, analysis, and visualization using business intelligence tools.

Upcoming Sessions

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

  • Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
  • International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Start dateLanguageScheduleLocation
May 11, 2026

English

Full-time - Evening

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May 11, 2026

French

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Sep 3, 2026

English

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Sep 3, 2026

French

Full-time - Evening

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Jan 7, 2027

English

Full-time - Evening

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Jan 7, 2027

French

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May 10, 2027

English

Full-time - Evening

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May 10, 2027

French

Full-time - Evening

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Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have obtained a DCS in Computer Science Technology; or

  • Have a training considered sufficient by the College; or

  • Have a professional experience considered sufficient by the College; or

  • Have a combination of training and professional experience considered sufficient by the College; or

  • Meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

List of Courses

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.


Concentration Courses

  • Primary Functions of an Organization (45 h)
  • Databases (90 h)
  • Database Programming (60 h)
  • Dimensional Modeling (60 h)
  • Integration and Analysis of Business Data (90 h)
  • Presentation of Business Data (60 h)
  • Problem Solving in a Company (90 h)
  • Internship or Final Project (300 h)

*The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.