BU1007 - Business Data Analysis

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Business

This subject combines statistical methods with material related to subjects taught in the school of business and provides an introduction to data analysis and its use as a managerial tool. Students gain an understanding in recognising and changing raw data into usable information for interpretation in business. Students will develop their quantitative and ICT skills and learn how to apply statistical techniques to solve problems in the real world of business.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognition of types of data and knowledge of statistical concepts and;
• Develop the ability to apply appropriate and various statistical techniques;
• Knowledge on how to use statistical software to solve problems;
• Ability to interpret statistical techniques for a business environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to generate, calculate, interpret and communicate numerical information in ways appropriate to a given discipline or discourse;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BU1010 AND EC1101 AND MA1401

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	to be selected from a range of options including, exam, presentation (50%); to be selected from a range of options including essay, case study, reports (% - 50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	to be selected from a range of options including, exam, presentation (50%); to be selected from a range of options including essay, case study, reports (% - 50%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 28-Nov-2008
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow
Lecturers:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	to be selected from a range of options including, exam, presentation (50%); to be selected from a range of options including essay, case study, reports (% - 50%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 15-Aug-2008
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow
Lecturers:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Mr Roy Wybrow.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	to be selected from a range of options including, exam, presentation (50%); to be selected from a range of options including essay, case study, reports (% - 50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.