Data Analytics For Business Decision-Making
Learn how to unlock deeper insights from the data available to you to inform future decisions.
Join us on this short course where you will dive into the world of data analysis, modelling and visualisation. The course will help you leverage the benefits of data analytics for business and explore the opportunities that different technologies and software present. Develop your skill-set, leverage more value from your data and upskill in analytics with this 10 week course.
This short course aims to provide an understanding of the principles of data and business analytics. Using real-life scenarios, you will learn to apply analytics processes, algorithms and methodologies to business problems using data to make informed business decisions.
We will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to understand the data analytics and data mining lifecycle (CRISP-DM). You will explore the roles and responsibilities in business analytics and learn how develop a data-driven strategy. A broad overview of key concepts and principles including descriptive analytics and predictive analytics will be provided. You will develop the ability to present data in an appropriate format for a range of audiences.
This short course can be completed in 10 weeks. Students are expected to take eight weeks to complete online materials and then work on a real-world project for themselves or their company/ organisation.
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of CRISP-DM and all stages of the Data Mining Life Cycle
- Analyse a range of data types
- Approach business problems using data analytics
- Apply business analytics tools to generate business insights
- Present data in an appropriate format for a range of stakeholders
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning Methods
There is a short online induction session where you can get to know your classmates and learn more about the aims and structure of the course. You will then embark on approximately 8 weeks of study delivered online. Teaching is broken down into short manageable lessons (approximately 40 minutes) and activities (approximately 2hrs per week) that you can study in your own time and at your own pace. While studying online you will have access to your tutor, who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
As you progress through the course, you will be supported through online tutorials where you can discuss your progress with your tutor and class-mates, before looking at how to put your data analytics skills and knowledge into action through a project of your own. At the end of the ten week course, you will submit an applied data analytics coursework.
To complete this course you will need access to a modern laptop or computer running an up-to-date operating system and a reliable internet connection.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed through a portfolio assessment.
Independent Study
The majority of this course is completed through online independent study, it is expected that you will spend approximately 3-5 hours per week working on this module. Whilst you are studying independently you won’t be alone. Your tutor will be there to support you throughout the module.
Staff delivering on this course
This short course has been developed by a team with extensive academic and professional experience in Business and Data Analytics. The course team bring experience from Business Analytics, Information Management, Communications, Marketing and Computing Science. Having previously developed the MSc Business Analytics and with extensive professional and academic experience in related areas, the course team brings a wealth of knowledge to this exciting growth area.
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There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
Any Questions?
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