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Fundamentals of Business Analytics unit (BEA212)

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Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Online

Introduction

The proliferation and ubiquity of data has created opportunities and challenges for businesses in today’s data-driven world. This unit introduces students to techniques and technologies related to business analytics for businesses to harness this wealth of data to create business value. Students will gain hands-on experience with software tools to analyze and present data to assist business decision-making. As the application of business analytics involves collaboration, this unit will also develop teamwork skills through group activities and assessments. This unit thus introduces students to the fundamentals of business analytics by introducing students to the various sources of data, software available for data analysis and different ways data can be presented to facilitate data-driven decision making.

Summary

Unit name Fundamentals of Business Analytics
Unit code BEA212
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Finance
Coordinator Associate Professor Rakesh Pandey
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Melbourne Study Centre Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe different methods of data analysis and presentation within a business setting.
  • Create interactive models using software to facilitate the identification and evaluation of complex business problems.
  • Design and create spreadsheets and data visualisation outputs to identify trends, patterns and relationships in data.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a team to achieve agreed team outcomes.

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 $2,174.00 $1,703.00 not applicable $3,284.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Teaching

AssessmentAT1: Strategic Analytics Planning Project (Group Assignment) (30%)|AT2: Business Function Analysis Report (Individual assignment) (35%)|AT3: Dashboard Creation and Client Memo (Individual Assignment) (35%)
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