ETX5900 Business statistics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETX5900 Business statistics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 40 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ETX5900
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- ETB1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETC1000Business and economic statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETC5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETF1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETF5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETI1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETM5900Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisNo reviews yet
- ETX1100Business statisticsNo reviews yet
- FIT1006Business information analysisNo reviews yet
- SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoningNo reviews yet
- STA1010Statistical methods for scienceNo reviews yet
After ETX5900
8 units list ETX5900 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BFF5954Business financeNo reviews yet
- ETC5241Introductory econometricsNo reviews yet
- ETC5256Statistical modelling for actuarial studiesNo reviews yet
- ETF5202Statistical foundations of business analyticsNo reviews yet
- ETF5248Optimisation for businessNo reviews yet
- ETF5910Introductory applied econometricsNo reviews yet
- ETF5912Data analysis in businessNo reviews yet
- ETF5922Data visualisation and communicationNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B6014 or B6036 you cannot undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit, you will learn to apply fundamental statistical techniques to real-world problems in accounting, finance, management, marketing, and broader business contexts. You will also develop the ability to clearly and effectively communicate your analytical findings. You will use probability concepts and sampling to help you understand and quantify uncertainty in business decision-making. Key topics include descriptive statistics for uncovering insights from data; modelling business behaviour; confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression models for analysing relationships between variables; and basic tools for forecasting time series data. Emphasis will be on analysing business and economic data, with practical applications using advanced Excel techniques.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Quiz / Test10%
- Written20%
- Examination50%
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
interpret business data using descriptive statistics techniques, including the use of Excel spreadsheet functions
- 2
apply simple concepts of probability and probability distributions to problems in business decision-making
- 3
describe the role of statistical inference and apply inference methods to single populations
- 4
interpret and evaluate relationships between variables for business decision-making, using the concept of correlation and linear regression
- 5
apply suitable statistical techniques for describing and forecasting time series data
- 6
develop the skills for critical analysis of statistical reporting and inference.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Microsoft Excel is required for this unit.
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Charanjit Kaur
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETX5900?
ETX5900 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ETX5900?
ETX5900 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including BFF5954, ETC5241, ETC5256, ETF5202, ETF5248 and ETF5910. Those lead on to 40 units in all.
When is ETX5900 offered?
In 2027, ETX5900 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETX5900?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETX5900 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.