IT441 Applied Business Analytics (3 cr.)

This course introduces the computer-assisted process of evaluating enormous sets of data to find previously undiscovered patterns, draw conclusions, and then make decisions based on the patterns. Concepts are introduced and applied using current software tools.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Access a data warehouse and apply analytic tools for data analysis.
2. Evaluate the relevance and quality of the data.
3. Present the results of data analysis in clear and meaningful ways.
4. Interpret descriptive statistics related to data analysis.
5. Employ data mining techniques and interpret the results.