(BUSM 186) Foundations of Data Analytics
Introduction to business analytics with a focus on data wrangling, data types, descriptive statistics and the use of in-demand spreadsheet and visualization tools, while also incorporating the use of generative AI to assist in data gathering, analysis, and decision-making across key business areas.
| Credit Hours | 3.0 Lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered | Fall, winter, spring |
| Programs | Accounting (BS), Business Management (BS), Business Education (BS), Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS), Supply Chain, Operations and Analytics Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
Each student who passes this course will be able to do the following:
- Understand the foundational concepts of business analytics and key business functions.
- Apply data wrangling techniques and descriptive statistics to organize, interpret, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Develop proficiency in using spreadsheet and visualization tools and prompting generative AI models to assist.