Intro to Analytics and Big Data (7 weeks)

Course Code: BUSN228

Assess the organizational goals and the value provided to a range of stakeholders by data analytics and big data systems and processes. Explore the concepts, operating principles, techniques, and technology of the field. Study how data analytics systems and skills, including planning, can inform business decision makers and meet their needs, and how predictive analytics, statistical analysis and modelling, visualization, business intelligence and decision support can play an important role in modern business success. You will use data management techniques such as data cleansing and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) systems.