IST64880 - Data Analytics and Decision Making

(3 units)

While the increased capacity and availability of data gatherings and storage systems have allowed enterprises to store more information than ever before, most organizations still lack the ability to effectively consolidate, arrange and analyze this vast amount of data. This course will explore the theory and practice of Business Intelligence for Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP). After completing the course, students will be able to extract, cleanse, consolidated, and transform heterogeneous data into a single enterprise data warehouse, analyze data to generate information and knowledge that lead to informed decisions for businesses, and show how ERP business intelligence can be derived from data warehouses.

In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
Prerequisites: IST60100 (for MBA program only)