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START DATE |
Enquire now |
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MODE |
Online |
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DURATION |
7 wks |
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COMMITMENT |
Avg 10 hrs/wk |
Business analytics is concerned with the use of data, quantitative analysis, predictive models and fact-based management, to create value for organisations.
In this microcredential, you will explore the foundations of business analytics and be introduced to the techniques and methods required to undertake practical problems. You will gain the knowledge required to initiate and conduct small scale business analytics projects and professionally communicate your findings to a diverse set of stakeholders.
This microcredential has been designed to equip participants to:
This microcredential aligns with the 3-credit point subject, Foundations of Business Analytics (26776) in the Master of Business Analytics (C04380), Master of Business Analytics (Extension) (C04379) and the Executive Master of Business Administration (C04424).
This microcredential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.
A digital badge and certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the relevant assessment requirements and attainment of learning outcomes of the microcredential.
Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.
This microcredential is suitable for those in a wide range of industries and occupations across both public and private sectors. It would be beneficial for:
Full price: $3,077 (GST free)*
Special price: $2,676 (GST free)*
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section under Additional course information.
Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions.
COVID-19 response
UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.
The following content will be covered during the course:
This course is delivered online using a range of resources, self-directed study and live, interactive sessions with the academic. Course content will be presented to participants online in a variety of formats (lecture slides, notes, videos, articles). At the beginning of the unit, participants are expected to review materials and complete tasks on their own before attending the online review sessions with the lecturer (sessions are spread over the period of learning). Materials will be provided via the learning management system, but participants are also expected to seek information independently. Feedback will be given following the formative assessment and during the online sessions.
Participants will need to undertake approximately 10 hours of self-directed online learning each week over 7 weeks.
On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Assessment task 1 : Business analytics – context and ideation (individual - weight: 40%)
For this assessment task, you will be required to identify an organisation and, through research of the organisation and its industry, identify a problem it faces that could be solved through the use of business analytics. You will then be required to outline the business analytics process (i.e., collecting, storing, managing, analysing and presenting data), including any relevant ethical considerations.
Assessment task 2 : Business analytics – prediction and communication (individual - weight: 60%)
For this assessment task, you will be provided with a business scenario and dataset. You will then be required to use the dataset and apply business analytics techniques in order to generate a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between variables, in response to the identified business problem. You will be required to present these insights in a clear and effective manner.
Participants must achieve at least 50% of the course’s total marks to pass.
Discounts are available for this course as follows:
Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price.
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For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au
If you have a specific question about course content or requirements, please email business.futures@uts.edu.au
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