Business Analytics for Executives

How you can unlock the power of data within 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.

Start Date 20 February 2024
Duration 4 days
Location London - The Shard
Format Part-time
Fees £4,200 *

* See fees and funding for fees breakdown.

Duration

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.

Structure

Each day of the course focuses on concepts surrounding data: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive.

Day one: Explore the business value of data, understand where data is coming from, and the impacts of ‘datafication’ on organisations
Day two: Explore predictive analytics and its applications and limitations. Understand the importance of the data strategy in enhancing the effectiveness of predictive analytics and implementation challenges
Day three: Discover natural language processing and its impact on automating cognitive tasks and decision-making in organisations. Explore business opportunities and the changing nature of work
Day four: Explore prescriptive analytics, where you'll learn how to use your organisation's data to effect change. Consider the legal and ethical ramifications in deploying analytics solutions

To consolidate your learning you will be asked to analyse a significant business analytics initiative at a organisation of your choice.

What will you learn?

You will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of business analytics and how they can implicate business strategies
You will be able to think critically about data analytics and develop a data strategy for your organisation which identifies opportunities for how they can employ analytics for value
You will have an understanding of the ethical issues around technologies and data analytics, and how these may apply to your organisation

"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."

Ram Gopal Course Director

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Start Date 20 February 2024
Duration 4 days
Location London - The Shard
Format Part-time
Fees £4,200 *

* See fees and funding for fees breakdown.

Qualifications Available

Postgraduate Award

Postgraduate Awards (PGAs) can be a great way back into higher education if you haven’t studied for a while.

Through a concentrated period of study you will rapidly delve into a subject area and develop projects to apply directly to your organisation.

They can enhance your working practice or prepare you to make the change you want to see in your career.

This qualification is accredited by the University of Warwick.

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Postgraduate Certificate

Successful completion of three Postgraduate Awards will grant you a Postgraduate Certificate.

It is ideal if you aren't sure whether you want to take your studies onto the Executive Diploma level, but want to make your mark with an accredited qualification from the University of Warwick, and enhance your CV.

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Executive Diplomas

Successful completion of four themed Postgraduate Awards, plus an assessed Project Module (40 credits), will grant you an Executive Diploma in one of our specialist subject areas.

You can complete your Executive Diploma in just over one year, through four modules each studied over four days. If you need to, you have up to five years to complete your Executive Diploma. This is an accredited qualification, awarded by the University of Warwick.

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Design your own Executive Diploma

You can completely tailor your qualification by completing any four Postgraduate Awards from our selection of subject areas below, plus the assessed Project Module (40 credits) to gain an Executive Diploma in Advanced Management.

If you need to, you have up to five years to complete your Executive Diploma.

This is an accredited qualification, awarded by the University of Warwick.

View the Executive Diploma in Advanced Management