MANAGING BUSINESS INFORMATION (2/2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain the concept of data and business analytics; apply data processing and analysis techniques using analytics software; analyze insights and predictions produced by descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics; Create analytics solutions to address specific business problems/needs.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Business Analytics;
2. Database Analytics;
3. Data Visualization;
4. Descriptive Statistics;
5. Trendlines and Regression Analysis;
6. Forecasting Techniques;
7. Introduction to Data Mining;
8. Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis;
9. Simulation and Risk Analysis;
10. Linear Optimization;
11. Integer and Nonlinear Optimization;
12. Decision Analysis;
13. Review and Group Presentation;
14. Introduction to Business Analytics;
15. Database Analytics;
16. Data Visualization;
17. Descriptive Statistics;
18. Trendlines and Regression Analysis;
19. Forecasting Techniques;
20. Group Work on Descriptive Analytics Dashboard;
21. Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis;
22. Simulation and Risk Analysis;
23. Linear Optimization;
24. Integer and Nonlinear Optimization;
25. Decision Analysis;
26. Review and Group Presentation.