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MN50749: Databases and business intelligence

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWRI 50%, EXCB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CWRI 50%)
  • Examination (EXCB 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
* Design a database that will best fit the needs of a business in terms of both flexibility and efficiency [CILO:K1, K5]
* Use optimised queries to process data and derive managerial insights [CILO:I1]
* Visualise processed data in multiple dimensions to maximise its business value [CILO:I1]
* Use SQL and Business Intelligence software [CILO:P2]
* Present multi-dimensional data in tabular and graphical formats [CILO:P5].


Aims: This unit will teach you computerised methods of storing data and presenting graphical summaries. Students will gain an understanding of database reports and how they are used to present management information in business contexts.

Skills: See LO Section.

Content: Topics covered include data storage in and information retrieval from databases, and Business Intelligence software (e.g. Tableu, SAS, and R).

Course availability:

MN50749 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

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