MTI 627: Data Visualization for Business Intelligence (2 Credits Hours)

Derivation of intelligence from various data sources for decision making purposes. Improved decision-making process for senior management based on understanding data. Understanding the short and long-term goals of the organisation and how these impact the decision-making process. The strategic value of information, data management and business intelligence to organisational decision-making activities. Contextualisation of business problems to evaluate the requirements for information and data. Application of tools for data analysis, predictive analytics, and data visualisation to assist in the delivery of real-time actionable intelligence, generate insights and provide alternative solutions to an organisation’s complex problems. Evaluation of the technological, social, management and organisational issues affecting the application and or implementation of business intelligence related activities and effective communication.