BQ 371. Business Analytics (3)

This course provides an introduction to the field of business analytics, which has been defined as the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. There are three main factors to business analytics; namely, descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics. This course will explore the three types of business analytics both conceptually and experientially through the use of different statistical software. Prerequisites: "C" or higher in BQ 271 .