Module Descriptors
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND VISUALISATION
COMP50095
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Francis
Email: J.Francis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 65
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Digital Institute London, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Digital Institute London
Assessment
- REPORT - 1500 WORDS weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - 10 MINUTES weighted at 50%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Overview of data concepts and technologies
Data sources including social media data
The role of data, information and business intelligence in decision making
Principles of user experience
Tools, techniques and methods such as
R statistical software package (or similar)
Power BI and dashboards (or similar)
Excel Power pivot and Power query
Communication of the results of analysis
Data storytelling
Analytical Style Reports with mathematical underpinning
Legal aspects and professional issues relating data Privacy and data governance
Overview of big data and business intelligence infrastructures
Data sources including social media data
The role of data, information and business intelligence in decision making
Principles of user experience
Tools, techniques and methods such as
R statistical software package (or similar)
Power BI and dashboards (or similar)
Excel Power pivot and Power query
Communication of the results of analysis
Data storytelling
Analytical Style Reports with mathematical underpinning
Legal aspects and professional issues relating data Privacy and data governance
Overview of big data and business intelligence infrastructures
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
WRITTEN: Analytical Style Report communicating data analysis results with screenshots and other visual graphics. The report will include a reflection of the legal aspects of data governance and privacy - Learning Outcome 1 and 3
PRESENTATION: A demonstration of the Business reporting system - Learning Outcome 2
PRESENTATION: A demonstration of the Business reporting system - Learning Outcome 2
LEARNING STRATEGIES
2 Lectures and practical sessions:
Lectures will introduce key topics and concepts with tutor-assisted practical sessions. In the practical sessions you will get hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lectures. Academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.
Lectures will introduce key topics and concepts with tutor-assisted practical sessions. In the practical sessions you will get hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lectures. Academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
CRITICALLY REFLECT ON THE LEGAL ASPECTS RELATING TO DATA PRIVACY AND DATA GOVERNANCE.
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Reflection
DESIGN, DEVELOP AND TEST A BUSINESS REPORTING SYSTEM USING STATE OF THE ART VISUALIZATION AND DASHBOARD TECHNOLOGIES
Application
COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS OF ANALYSIS IN WRITING WITH RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND VISUALISATIONS OF DATA
Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This module looks at Business Intelligence from a number of angles and provides a knowledge of tools used in data visualisation and storytelling. You will gain an understanding of Big Data concepts, as well as complementing your learning with an understanding of the legal aspects