Applied Analytics Lab (BUSA90522)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject involves completion of a 10-week project using real data from an industry setting. The subject integrates academic learning, practical challenges in implementing data analytics in an organisation, employability skills and attributes and an improved knowledge of how analytics can be implemented within organisations. The assessment week of the subject will involve the completion of the report for the subject and a project presentation. This is an individual project. Students interested in a research higher degree may, with permission, undertake an individual research project.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

 

  • Clearly articulate the business problem to be solved and the data & tools required to solve the problem. 
  • Identify and articulate their analytics knowledge and skills and apply them to relevant organisational contexts and work-settings; as well as linking them to specific professions and career pathways.
  • Produce original work in an appropriate format which demonstrates analytical, research and problem-solving skills;
  • Put into practice communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills in a workplace context;
  • Present their work professionally in a way that makes the connections between the results of their analysis and business issues for an organisation.

Generic skills

  • • High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources. • High level of development: written communication; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas. • High level of development: collaborative learning; team work

Last updated: 4 March 2025