UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ETW2500 Unsupervised learning for business

Faculty of Business and Economics

ETW2500 Unsupervised learning for business is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETW2001 or ETM1030 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ETW2500

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

One of

After ETW2500

1 unit list ETW2500 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

If you are enrolled in course B2052 you must must have completed ETM1030 to undertake this unit. 

Overview

Unsupervised learning for business is a specialised field within machine learning that focuses on extracting valuable insights and knowledge from unlabelled data in a business context. Unlike supervised learning, which relies on labelled data for training, unsupervised learning algorithms work with unstructured or unlabelled data to discover patterns, structures, or relationships that may not be immediately apparent. This unit explores various techniques and methodologies used in unsupervised learning to address specific business challenges and opportunities. It delves into applying these techniques to large and complex datasets, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive advantage.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Exercise
    20%
  • Presentation
    10%
  • Quiz / Test
    10%
  • Artefact
    20%
  • Project
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    apply various pre-modeling, descriptive and unsupervised learning techniques to different business scenarios

  2. 2

    critically analyse complex business problems to unsupervised learning using various analytical software

  3. 3

    effectively communicate the results of unsupervised learning techniques for a business problem

  4. 4

    demonstrate the use of various technological skills related to analytics and research for lifelong learning.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

Where it fits

ETW2500 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Yalini Easvaralingam

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ETW2500?

You need ETW2001 or ETM1030 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ETW2500?

ETW2500 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ETW3420.

When is ETW2500 offered?

In 2026, ETW2500 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is ETW2500?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ETW2500 have an exam?

No. ETW2500 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ETW2500?

ETW2500 is part of Business analytics.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027