Through a short concentrated period of study you will rapidly delve into a subject area and develop projects to apply directly to your organisation.
Data has become one of the most important resources to an organisation. Discover how you can unlock the power of data within your organisation, to improve your decision-making and develop insightful managerial advice.
This Postgraduate Award will take a deep dive into the world of data. You will gain a broad understanding of business analytics and explore how to unlock value from data. You will learn the key principles of business analytics and explore how to use digital traces and large data sets to develop insightful managerial advice to stakeholders.
During the course, you will be encouraged to think about where your data comes from, the guidance you can obtain from that data and how you can then action this within your organisation. You will also develop an appreciation for the ethical issues surrounding data analytics in business. Throughout the course, you'll explore case studies to gain practical knowledge of how you can apply specific analytics concepts and reflect on how they can be applied to your organisation.
This Postgraduate Award will run across four days of face-to-face teaching at our London base in The Shard, with a six week window to complete your assignments.
Each day of the course focuses on concepts surrounding data: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive.
To consolidate your learning you will be asked to analyse a significant business analytics initiative at a organisation of your choice.
"Business executives today face an unprecedented level of uncertainty and competition. This Postgraduate Award will help you to stay ahead of the curve as data and analytics become increasingly crucial for businesses in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. It will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to make data-driven decisions and understand the latest trends, technologies and best practices in AI and analytics. It will also help you tackle challenges and opportunities arising from technological changes, providing a competitive edge."
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If you’re interested in studying one of our subject-specific Diplomas, this Postgraduate Award is a module on our Executive Diploma in Digital Leadership.
Through a short concentrated period of study you will rapidly delve into a subject area and develop projects to apply directly to your organisation.
Successful completion of three Postgraduate Awards will grant you a Postgraduate Certificate.
Successful completion of four Postgraduate Award modules plus an assessed Project Module, will grant you an Executive Diploma in one of our specialist subject areas.
Tailor your qualification by completing any four Postgraduate Award modules from our selection of subject areas, plus the assessed Project Module to gain an Executive Diploma in Advanced Management.