COB 17-04 NEW COURSE BIZA 25000
Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document
Program Name:
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- Document No: COB 17-04 NEW COURSE BIZA 25000
- Proposed Effective Date: Fall 2018
- Submitting Department: Quantitative Business Studies/College of Business
- Date Reviewed by Department: 1/26/2018
- Submission Date: 1/29/2018
- Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: 1/31/2018
- Contact Person(s): Serdar Turedi, Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Raida Abuizam, Department Head of Quantitative Business Studies
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- Approval by Faculty Senate:
- Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee:
- Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: Not Applicable
- Will New Library Resources Used?: No
- Form 40 Needed?: Yes
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Task: Course Change or New Course Approval
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- Program Name:
- Degree Name(s):
Section I: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates
List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate.
Impact on Students:
Not Applicable
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable
Section II: This section is for changes in courses only
Subject:
Introduction of new course – BIZA 25000 – Introduction to Business Analytics
Justification:
New course to enhance business analytics students’ understanding of the business analytics field
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Current:
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Proposed:
BIZA 25000 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS:
Credits: 3 (Class 3, Lab 0)
Prerequisites: BUSM 22500 or BIZA 22500, ISM 21100
Co-Requisites: N/A
The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the concepts of business analytics. The course will focus on topics like business programming, data analysis, data visualization, data mining with statistical analysis, and business communication (written and verbal).
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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of business analytics and its importance in managerial decision making.
- Students will understand the process needed to develop, report, and analyze business data.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency with selected business analytics software.
Impact on Students:
Students will have a better understanding of the business analytics, which will create a foundation for their advanced level business analytics courses. The use of business analytics software will allow students to be better prepared for post-graduation positions.
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable. Course will be taught with existing faculty
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable.