BU1007 - Business Data Analysis and Interpretation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
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

• explain types and sources of data and information, and relate to statistical concepts;
• apply appropriate and various statistical techniques;
• use statistical software to solve business related problems;
• explain data and for a business environment;
• interpret data and statistical results to make insightful business decisions.

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 29-Aug-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rabiul Beg.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rabiul Beg.
Contact hours:	0 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Lecturer:	Dr Simone Marsiglio.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 21-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Taha Chaiechi
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 18-Jul-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 14-Nov-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rabiul Beg, Dr Budisantoso Tjong.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
Beijing UT, Internal, Study Period 68
Census Date 27-Jun-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
Beijing UT, Internal, Study Period 69
Census Date 12-Dec-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
Census Date 18-Apr-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Taha Chaiechi
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 15-Aug-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Rabiul Beg
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours practicals 4 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); assignments (35%); online quiz (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to pass the subject, and must obtain at least an average of 50% over all invigilated components to pass the subject.

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.