Business analytics is concerned with extracting, managing, and presenting data in a way that value is maximised and decision making is optimised. It involves taking all forms of data, using contemporary business and visualisation tools to produce better decision outcomes and business success.

Business Analytics is available as a minor.

To complete the minor in Business Analytics, students must complete 60 points including 30 points above 100 level. At least 30 points must be selected from BUSAN coded papers.

Students must select from: CSMAX101, DIGIB101, BUSAN205, MRKTG205, BUSAN300, BUSAN301 and BUSAN302.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Business Analytics papers

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Code and paper title Points
CSMAX101 The World of Data right arrow

This paper introduces students to analysing datasets. Students will learn how to generate appropriate results and be able to critically evaluate...

15 25A (Hamilton)
DIGIB101 The World of Digital Business right arrow

Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the...

15 25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
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BUSAN201 Practical Business Analytics right arrow

In this paper students gain hands-on, practical experience in using a range of business analytics software tools and techniques.

15 25A (Hamilton)
BUSAN205 Data Analytics with Business Applications right arrow

This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
MRKTG205 Marketing Analytics and Insights right arrow

This paper will introduce students to the cleaning, management, manipulation, visualisation and analysis of primary and secondary marketing data...

15 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
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BUSAN300 Management of Big Data right arrow

This paper addresses the key issues associated with the management of big data addressing the what, when, and how questions when faced with complex...

15 25B (Hamilton)
BUSAN301 Contemporary Tools for Business Analytics right arrow

In this paper students gain hands-on experience in using a range of business analytics tools and techniques, with a particular focus on web-based...

15 25A (Hamilton)
BUSAN302 Data-Informed Decision Making right arrow

This paper further develops students' data analytics mindset and builds competencies in quantitative analysis techniques. It focuses on data...

15 25B (Hamilton)
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BUSAN543 Applied Business Analytics right arrow

This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...

30 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
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2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 8 Oct 2024 01:00am