Courses & Units
Business Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making BEA318
Introduction
The role of business analytics in assisting decision-making has now become essential for all organisations in today’s data-driven world where data and the insights that it can inspire are a source of competitive advantage. While business analytics is now being used at various levels within the organisation, this unit focuses on business analytics relevant for strategic-level decision-making. Strategic-level decisions are conducted at the top of the organizational hierarchy and are significant in terms of the monetary value associated with these decisions and long-term impact to the organization. This unit develops students’ understanding of the potential and the challenges of applying business analytics for strategic-level decision-making. Students will gain hands-on experience with business analytics techniques and software tools that are relevant for strategic-level decision-making. This involves understanding the appropriate strategic questions to be posed, collecting relevant data and communicating complex data using data visualization techniques to strategic-level decision-makers.
Summary
| Unit name | Business Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making |
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| Unit code | BEA318 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Finance |
| Coordinator | Doctor Glenn Finau |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain how data analytics can create a competitive advantage for businesses in the digital economy
- Describe strategic/managerial/organizational problems related to analytics for an organisation or industry.
- Identify and articulate solutions for generating organisational value through improved data analytic maturity.
- Apply data analytics to assist strategic-level decision-making.
- Present complex data using data visualization techniques
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 089999 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,979.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Pre-recorded Blended Lecture (online), Up to 1.5 hours (3-5 short lectures of maximum 20 minutes each), weekly. Blended Workshop (face to face and via zoom) for 180 minutes. 4 blocks of 3 hour workshops. |
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| Assessment | Data analytics maturity plan (30%)|Online test (35%)|Take home exam (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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