MBA 543 Data-Driven Decision Making

In this course students are introduced to data analytics and its role in business decisions. Key topics include data analysis technologies for business decision making, leveraging principles and techniques of statistical inference for business problem solving, and building a foundation of data-driven regression and time series analytics. Students will learn why data is important and how it has evolved; how to outperform competition using data-driven insights and decisions, and ways to leverage data to gain deeper business insights. 

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Develop statistical reasoning and statistical decision-making skills.
3. Analyze the purpose, process, and application for a variety of data-driven analytical methods.
4. Apply an analytical model to a specific problem or goal in the business context.
5. Analyze data and translate it into clear, actionable conclusions and business goals.
6. Present data in an accessible and visually compelling manner.
7. Use data in decision making and strategic planning.