Business Intelligence System (Cognos Analytics)
The Business Intelligence (BI) System, powered by IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, provides Northwestern with accessible and comprehensive reporting and analytics solutions for University schools and business units. It allows users to run pre-existing reports and/or create their own analyses using a supported web browser.
Business Intelligence System Resources
- Login (VPN required off-campus)
- List & descriptions of Student Records reports
- Navigating Cognos Analytics User Interface
- Searching in Cognos Analytics
- Full Report Catalog - Includes Admissions, Student Financials, and non-CAESAR reports.
- Information about Supported Browsers
You can request access to SES-BI reports via the CAESAR access request form.
If you need assistance with Cognos Analytics, please contact the IT Support Center: consultant@northwestern.edu or 847-491-4357 (1-HELP).