BEX3320 · Business analytics for global impact

Overview

In this unit, you will engage in multidisciplinary teamwork on a semester long project addressing an issue related to one of the United Nations sustainable development goals. Your team will use data and quantitative analysis in all stages of the project, from understanding the problem to the final recommendations. You will be in a team with students from different majors, and each team member is expected to bring their special expertise to the assigned problem. The end product will be a piece of creative work that you can use for career advancement, such as a web application, a blog post, a video or an infographic.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. develop effective teamwork and collaboration skills by working in multidisciplinary teams
2. enhance your data literacy and quantitative analysis skills by using original data sources and analysing real-world problems
3. understand the ethical considerations related to data usage and ensure the reproducibility of analyses
4. develop creative problem-solving skills and effective communication strategies to present project findings.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.