Programming for Analytics (BUSA90563)

Addressing business challenges often involves using computer programming to manage, analyse, and present data. Designed for working professionals who may have no prior programming experience, this subject introduces students to programming using a high-level procedural language. Topics covered include variables and types, Booleans, conditionals and numerical computing, sequences, functions and loops, introductory principles of top-down algorithm and program design via case based examples. Topics are illustrated with practical examples pertinent to common business problem scenarios.

Additional topics for discussion may include cybersecurity, ethical considerations, and data privacy in the context of data collection.