ETW3483 Applied analytics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW3483 Applied analytics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETM2100.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW3483
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ETW3483
No unit lists ETW3483 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Overview
Understanding data for insights is an essential prerequisite to driving competitive advantage in the digital knowledge economy. This unit will cover key concepts in open data management, advanced visualization, statistical machine learning, and the analytical life cycle of a research project. You will learn essential data and statistical methods to leverage data as a strategic asset for better decisions and recommendations. By applying analytics in a research project, you will be able to understand data, visualize patterns, predict and improve outcomes, and collaborate with peers in communicating results and insights to stakeholders.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and distinguish appropriate uses of open data in a research context
- 2
visualize and interpret trends and patterns based on visualization design and validation concepts and methods.
- 3
predict and evaluate the usefulness of statistical models based on machine learning concepts and methods.
- 4
collaborate with peers to communicate ideas and results for insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive 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 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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ETW3483 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ewilly Liew
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETW3483?
You need ETM2100 before you enrol.
When is ETW3483 offered?
In 2024, ETW3483 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW3483?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW3483 have an exam?
No. ETW3483 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETW3483?
ETW3483 is part of Business analytics.