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Business Intelligence

Strategic Financial Analysis

HR Analytics

Marketing Analytics

Predictive Analytics

The use of data in management decision making is essential for organisations of all sizes to be able to uncover and respond to opportunities and threats. The fields of business intelligence and analytics (including data mining) have consistently been top investment priorities, and with the new capacities of self-serve, visualisations and cloud-based (web-based) technologies, organisations are becoming even more information rich. The course explores how professionals can use information systems and business intelligence to conduct an analysis of business operations and performance for enhanced decision making. Be introduced to concepts, processes and technologies in business intelligence and business analytics, and learn to use selected analytics, to interpret solutions for business-related problems and provide relevant business advice.  This is a great course for those who have not had experience with business intelligence, and who don’t come from a technical background.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Data Analytics degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from MATH 1075 or equivalent will support your success. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Make better business decisions using analytics and information systems. You’ll explore key analytics tools and methods. Gain the competitive advantage with reliable business intelligence. Identify opportunities, optimise processes, and drive profitability.

Financial statements are used widely by professionals in a large range of positions and industries. Analysts use financial statement analysis to rate and value companies, investment bankers utilise it for buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of consulting professionals require them to competitively analyse their clients’ past performance and prospects. This course is designed to improve your conceptual grasp of the role and practical application of financial statements in business analysis. Learn about valuation, credit assessment, strategic decision-making, and assessment of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from BANK 2010 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Unlock the power of financial statements. You’ll learn how analysts and financial professionals assess and value businesses. Work towards clear and accurate snapshots of companies’ financial performance.

HR analytics is the process of collecting and analysing HR data to improve an organisation’s workforce. In this course, you’ll learn how HR data can be used to measure how HR initiatives are contributing to the organisation’s goals and strategies. Learn the basic concepts, processes and tools that are used to identify commonly encountered HR issues. Gain the skills to evaluate information using basic statistical analysis. You’ll also explore ethical issues and future trends associated with HR analytics. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s HR degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from INFS 2038, or equivalent will support your success.﻿Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Harness the power of data for effective decision making in human resources. This specialised study within human resources management covers data analysis and statistical tools. You’ll also explore the ethics of using employee data.

This subject provides you with an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the economic, social and environmental factors that influence and constrain projects throughout a project life-cycle.

Judge the impacts that economic, social and environmental factors have on the project management process.Pursue trends in sustainability and finance. Investigate methods for managing project uncertainty. Understand the typical project lifecycle.

Economic, Social & Environmental Analysis

Gain highly sought-after analytical skills using marketing models and tools.  Study consumer markets, brand performance, product attributes and market behaviour. The course focuses on providing you with knowledge that can be applied across a wide range of marketing contexts and will be extremely useful in your future career no matter where you work.  You’ll learn how to present data in a meaningful way for stakeholders. Study how to appraise the performance of brands, determine which product features can be more profitable, as well as how sales can be forecasted for a new product.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Marketing degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Many industries are turning to predictive analytics to improve and transform their current practices. In this course, you will be exposed to cutting-edge theory that will help you to understand the logic of key predictive analytics techniques. Learn how to thoughtfully design a response to a classification problem. These types of problems are found everywhere – from determining probable traces of cancer in an automated scanning process to picking the best new recruits for a professional sports team.  By the end of this course, you’ll leave with the skills to perform data exploration, visualisation, and preliminary analysis using predictive modelling techniques on large data sets. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Data Analytics degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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