BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND FINANCIAL MODELLING

About this Course

This course provides and introduction to the field of business analytics, which has been defined as the extensive use of data i.e. statistical and quantitative analysis, descriptive and predictive and prescriptive models. The use of Excel and Tableau as an analytics tool to support business analytics is discussed. Moreover, the application of selected data mining techniques to business decision making situations is also illustrated. Financial modeling is the art of building a model using excel to depict financial statements and scenario analysis. It builds a structure that integrates various statements and schedules to enable decision-making. Students actively participate in the delivery of this course through case, problem-based learning, and project presentations.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Apply theories, concepts, and applications of business analytics to support managerial decision-making.
2) Display skills in using Tableau software and Microsoft Excel in data visualization and analysis.
3) Analyze real-world financial data to support informed managerial decision-making.

Course Syllabus

+ Course Syllabus

1)  Introduction to Business Analytics
1.1 What is Business Analytics
1.2 Evolution of Business Analytics
1.3 Scope of Business Analytics
1.4 Data for Business Analytics
1.5 Models in Business Analytics
1.6 Problem Solving with Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : What is the cost of joining this MOOC subject?
A1 : It is free.

Q2 : Is it practical to learn this subject?
A2 : Yes, of course. You can utilize the topics and applications taught in this subject in many fields of works as well as businesses.