Business Analytics in Practice

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3019
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Course ID
200297
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
110 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with practical experience in applying Business Analytics to real-world organisational challenges through industry-oriented and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to analyse complex business problems using contemporary analytics tools and techniques across areas including marketing, finance, supply chain management, and human resources. The course emphasises responsible and evidence-based decision-making, professional communication, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with work-ready capabilities to support data-driven decision-making in contemporary business environments. 

  • Foundations of Business Analytics Practice
  • Analytics for Organisational Decision-Making
  • Professional Analytics Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate contemporary business analytics methods and their application to organisational decision-making.
  • Apply appropriate analytics tools and techniques to analyse business datasets and generate actionable insights.
  • Develop business recommendations that align analytics outcomes with organisational objectives and strategic goals.
  • Communicate analytical findings effectively through professional reports, dashboards, visualisations, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrate ethical, collaborative, and professional practice in industry-oriented business analytics projects.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed MARK2005 Operations and Customer Analytics

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A