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CT6003: Business Intelligence

Module Title Business Intelligence
Module Code CT6003
Module Tutor Andrew Tomlinson
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass 60 CATS from any Level 5 School of Computing & Technology modules.
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with BT310
Brief Description

This module aims to give students an understanding of Business Intelligence requirements and appreciation of the issues concerned with developing and managing corporate Business Intelligence systems. The module will introduce the theories, concepts, strategies and policies needed to transform an organization’s data into actionable knowledge.
Indicative Syllabus

Business Intelligence is a priority for modern companies. Business Intelligence is the use of information technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing and presenting data to help business managers make better decisions and formulate their business strategies. This module looks at the use of Business Intelligence, as well as its tools, techniques, strategies and principles.

The focus is on providing students with the skills and knowledge to enable them to suggest, model, develop, implement and manage effective Business Intelligence solutions. Students will gain an understanding the latest enterprise decision support tools and techniques, as well as an appreciation of current theories and trends in Business Intelligence provision. Topics will include: business intelligence concepts; the business intelligence environment; data mining; analysis and modeling techniques; data warehousing; information integration; and business intelligence strategy and management.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  1. critically analyse current and future roles of Business Intelligence within corporate organisations
  2. synthesise significant issues relating to the role and opportunities that information technologies provide for Business Intelligence delivery
  3. apply a variety of decision support methods, and correctly interpret and present the results
  4. analyse corporate requirements and propose an appropriate Business Intelligence framework geared to furthering the business strategy
  5. evaluate a range of Business Intelligence solutions
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 24
Independent Learning Hours: 126
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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