BUSINESS ANALYTICS
BUS1BAN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In a world where organisations are confronted with a vast amount of information, there is an ever-increasing demand for graduates who can make effective use of data. This subject will help students to become more competent users of information and will develop their understanding of decision-making processes. The subject will assist students to attain an introductory level of statistical literacy as they apply statistical concepts to critical business problems and major social issues.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUS1BUA
Equivalent subjects: BUS1BUA
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Analytics | Prescribed | Eliyathamby A Selvanathan, Saroja Selvanathan & Gerald Kelly, 2015 | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse the role of information management and data analysis in effective decision-making in organisations
- Activities:
- Through enquiry-based learning delivery, students will learn how to develop inquiry/research and information literacy skills . The subject design has entry points for the express teaching and learning of Faculty graduate capabilities and active learning techniques. Specific activities are still in the development stage but each design group is being monitiored by the Associate Dean (Academic) who is one of the architects of Design for Learning and the Business School Director of Teaching and Learning with agreed timelines and milestones in place.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
02. Describe basic procedures that modern organisations have developed to manage risk
- Activities:
- Through enquiry-based learning delivery, students will learn how to develop inquiry/research and information literacy skills . The subject design has entry points for the express teaching and learning of Faculty graduate capabilities and active learning techniques. Specific activities are still in the development stage but each design group is being monitiored by the Associate Dean (Academic) who is one of the architects of Design for Learning and the Business School Director of Teaching and Learning with agreed timelines and milestones in place.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Describe the growing importance of information in organisations
- Activities:
- Through enquiry-based learning delivery, students will learn how to develop inquiry/research and information literacy skills . The subject design has entry points for the express teaching and learning of Faculty graduate capabilities and active learning techniques. Specific activities are still in the development stage but each design group is being monitiored by the Associate Dean (Academic) who is one of the architects of Design for Learning and the Business School Director of Teaching and Learning with agreed timelines and milestones in place.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Select and apply appropriate statistical methodology to a variety of problems relating to social, organisational and business settings
- Activities:
- Through enquiry-based learning delivery, students will learn how to develop inquiry/research and information literacy skills . The subject design has entry points for the express teaching and learning of Faculty graduate capabilities and active learning techniques. Specific activities are still in the development stage but each design group is being monitiored by the Associate Dean (Academic) who is one of the architects of Design for Learning and the Business School Director of Teaching and Learning with agreed timelines and milestones in place.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. Select and use appropriate software tools to calculate descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and forecasting
- Activities:
- Through enquiry-based learning delivery, students will learn how to develop inquiry/research and information literacy skills . The subject design has entry points for the express teaching and learning of Faculty graduate capabilities and active learning techniques. Specific activities are still in the development stage but each design group is being monitiored by the Associate Dean (Academic) who is one of the architects of Design for Learning and the Business School Director of Teaching and Learning with agreed timelines and milestones in place.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 37-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 28 - 31
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayat Khan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tutorial quizzes (Online) | These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in lectures and prepare them for tutorial tasks for the week. Students are required to complete the quizzes before the start of each tutorial. They are also required to attend the tutorial to get full marks on the quiz otherwise only 50% of the marks they receive will be counted towards their final grade. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Midterm review quiz | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Group research project | The project requires students to conduct a business survey and use the techniques learned in this subject to analyse the survey data. Students are required to submit a 1000 word (excluding tables and graphs) written report along with a group activity log. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Final Exam | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |