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Harnessing the Power Of Data: Introduction to Data-Driven Decision-Making
- 4 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on May 30, 2021
- Ends on June 13, 2021
Course details
Syllabus
Data, information and knowledge
- What is data, information and knowledge?
- Why data management is important in business analytics
- Input, processing and output
Research techniques
- Data analysis techniques
- The differences between qualitative and quantitative data
- Key factors to consider when preparing quantitative or qualitative data for analysis
The role of statistics in management decision-making
- The principles behind measurement and statistical analysis
- Managing and presenting data
- Enhancing management decision-making in the digital firm
Prerequisite
This course is suitable for junior and middle managers seeking the opportunity to improve their understanding of data in order to help to potentially progress in their careers.
It will also prove useful for entrepreneurs looking for the chance to equip themselves with a range of skills to run a business.
This course is applicable across a variety of roles, sectors, and geographies.
Instructors
Geoffrey Proudlock
Geoffrey Proudlock BA(Hons), MSc, CMgr FCMI, FHEA, FCIH - head of curriculum - business, law and creative Industries
lare Garrick
Clare Garrick BA,(Hons), MA, FHEA, CMgr MCMI – business course leader. Coventry University Scarborough
Editor
Coventry University is a post-1992 British university located in Coventry, England, United Kingdom. The university, which has around 17,000 students, is particularly well known for its engineering and automotive design.
Platform
FutureLearn is a massive open online course (MOOC) learning platform founded in December 2012.
It is a company launched and wholly owned by The Open University in Milton Keynes, England. It is the first UK-led massive open online course learning platform, and as of March 2015 included 54 UK and international University partners and unlike similar platforms includes four non-university partners: the British Museum, the British Council, the British Library and the National Film and Television School.
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