MBA 5260 - Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Systems (3)

When Offered: Fall and Spring
This course will introduce students to the foundations of Business Analytics and Information Systems (IS). Students will utilize spreadsheet technology to apply business analytics concepts such as extracting information from data, creating data visualizations through charts, performing data modeling with pivot tables, along with using other tools in order to solve business problems and to support managerial decisions. Students will also become familiar with the conceptual and technical foundations, components, and capabilities of IS, particularly as related to the management, manipulation, and reporting of data.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA Program or permission of the program director.