Data-Driven Decision Making
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 112 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This subject explores a range of means and methods to enable insights to be developed from data sets using a range of contemporary tools.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to
1. Define data-driven opportunity for efficient management and improvement of systems and processes
2. Identify and collect functional performance data using a range of tools
3. Prepare data for analysis, apply relevant tools and processes to represent results
4. Analyse the data using contemporary decision theories
5. Evaluate the analysis results against the context of the problem or opportunity
6. Present data to provide clear insights, possible options and tangible business recommendations
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Learning and Teaching Structure | ||
Learning Activity | Duration/Location | Hours |
Scheduled hours |
|
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Face to Face Contact | 16 weeks of classes (7 hours per week) Lab 1 3hrs x 16 weeks Lab 2 4hrs x 16 weeks | 112 |
Unspecified Learning Activities (includes independent study, assignment preparation, revision) |
| 38
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TOTAL |
| 150 |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Reports | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2 |
Project Portfolio (Documentation) | Group | 40-60% | 1,2,3,4 |
Presentation | Group | 30-40% | 5,6 |
General skills outcomes
• Teamwork Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Tools and Technology
• Data Types
• Statistical Techniques
• Challenges with Data
• Gathering Client Requirements
• Research Client Opportunities
• Organisational values and culture
Study resources
- Recommended reading.