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Managing Business Analytics (ISYS90117)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Ofir Turel
Overview
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Business analytics involves the use of data to support business decision-making. Managing investments in business analytics, initiating business analytics programs, and knowing how to tailor programs and tools for specific business analytics needs are import skills in modern organizations. The course aims at teaching students about key business analytics tools and initiating and supervising business analytics programs from a managerial/consulting perspective.
Indicative Content
This subject introduces the concepts of business analytics, decision making, data warehouse design, data warehouse modelling, data quality, data warehouse implementation - including the extract-transform-load (ETL) process, and data warehouse use in supporting business analytics – including decision making tools and OLAP. Readings are provided for all topics that introduce real world cases on business analytics and related areas and include the use of business analytics in organisations.
The subject also explores how organisations gather and generate multiple forms of information, and how this information is analysed and converted into useful knowledge via individual judgement and organisational learning processes. In applying empirical and analytical approaches to practical situations, students will develop insights into both the nature of the business problems as well as methods that are used for identifying and evaluating alternative solutions. The subject content will include conceptual foundations, practical tools, and case studies to discuss the costs, benefits and risks of the various analytical methods that will be introduced.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Construct a sound knowledge of business analytics and decision making in the context of management practice of information systems in organisations
- Apply skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of business analytics and decision making in the real-world practice of information systems
- Apply skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of business analytics and decision making in the real-world practice of information systems
- Demonstrate professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to business analytics and decision making in business practice
- Research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of business analytics and decision making
Generic skills
- A high level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Must have completed all of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP90059 | Introduction to Programming |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ISYS90049 | Digital Business Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Must not have completed any of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS90086 | Data Warehousing | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
ISYS90094 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
The interactive lectures and tutorials are essential parts of the course requirement. Students are expected to attend at least 80% of tutorials and as many lectures as possible, where there will be interactive and peer learning exercises and activities.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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1. Bi-weekly contribution to online discussions (1000 words) 2. Response to at least 5 student posts (100 words each). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Bi-weekly from weeks 2 - 10 | 20% |
Business Case Plan - outline of the chosen business case. The business case explores the need for analytics for decision making purposes within an organisation. The case chosen can be a real-life example or allocated from a case study (750 words). ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 10% |
Business Case Final Report - final business case report, including the business case plan. The business case explores the need for analytics for decision making purposes within an organisation. The case chosen can be a real-life example or allocated from a case study (2500 words). ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 40% |
Take Home Exam: Report addressing questions about an organization described in a case study (1500 words). ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ofir Turel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 4 hours (1 two-hour meeting in week 1; 1 two-hour meeting in week 12) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Ofir Turel
Time commitment details
Most of the subject is pre-recorded. The subject is supported by readings, videos, and critical thinking around the topics. Total reading and recorded videos: 4 hours per week / 48 hours in total.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 30 January 2024