BUS 250 Introduction to Business Analytics and Skills

This course expands on the foundation of statistical analysis and applies the use of statistical methods and technologies to analyze and transform data into useful information, identify and anticipate trends and outcomes, and ultimately make smarter, data-driven decisions for organizations. Students develop skills to distinguish between descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics utilizing spreadsheet software and data visualization tools. Emphasis is placed on application and interpretation of results using analytics tools including Excel. The course includes group work and application of skills from the School of Business learning objectives.