Analytics and Business IntelligenceLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

As a Student, you
- know and understand the principles, goals, key concepts, applications and utilization methods of the business intelligence.
- know the basics of analytics for supporting business intelligence and information management.
- know the meanings of different levels of analytics and the basics of their application; descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
- are able to evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of the data used in analytics
- know and are able to apply data visualization and other methods of description and reporting of data, using modern tools and platforms.
- understand the importance of automation in analytics and business data management solutions.
- understand the importance of data security in analytics and business information management solutions.

Content

Basics of business intelligence, information management and development, data and process development models (eg PDCA, DMAIC)
Analytics; EDA, descriptive, explanatory, predictive, prescriptive
Statistical methods in support of analytics (preparation and application); key indicators, correlation, regression, data testing
Business information management platforms and tools; on-premises, cloud services, hybrid.
Analytics platforms; on-premises, cloud services, hybrid.
Data reporting, visualization, sharing.
Automation needs in business information management.
Specific security issues in business information management.