Data is of great importance to businesses and organisations. Data provides knowledge and insight, which is indispensable information for organisations facing a big decision or a complex problem. The minor Business Analytics Part 1, teaches you how to collect, analyse and visualise data. You can use this expertise in every conceivable sector. As a business analyst, you will always make an essential contribution with your analyses and advice. The minor in Business Analytics consists of Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1
In Business Analytics Part 1, you will learn coding and programming. You do this using Python, one of the best-known programming languages. You go through the online programming lessons on the platform DataCamp. You can do this at your own pace and at times that are convenient to you. You learn how to tackle your data project using the CRISP-DM step-by-step plan. All your knowledge will eventually come together in your final assignment: a business case. This could be about the best material properties for a product of a technical company, or about the best care for new-born babies in a hospital. For the case study, you produce a clear, well-substantiated CRISP-DM report.
Part 2
In Business Analytics Part 2, you put your knowledge of coding and programming from Part 1 into practice. Together with your client, in this case your employer, you formulate the question your report should answer. For your project, you again go through the CRISP-DM step-by-step plan. To collect data, you look for sources within your own company. You bring the analyses and your recommendations together in a data report. You will also have the opportunity to create a dashboard, allowing your organisation to make data-driven decisions. You make use of Microsoft Power BI.