LEO5302 Data and analytics in organisations and society
Faculty of Business and Economics
LEO5302 Data and analytics in organisations and society is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LEO5302
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LEO5302
No unit lists LEO5302 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in a Monash Online course to undertake this unit.
Overview
Around the globe and spanning sectors, data and data analytics permeate all aspects of organisational operations – data has become ubiquitous to organisational domains. The widespread use of data and analytics pose unique challenges that managers must consider when making decisions and enacting change. This unit will provide an overview of contemporary issues surrounding the utility of data and analytics.
This unit advances understanding of the commercial, economic, social, legal, and ethical considerations for the use of data and analytics. Frameworks and models on data governance are introduced for building accountability to maximise proper usage of analytics tools, including generative AI. Real-world case studies illustrate effective use of analytics and data-driven intelligence generation along with potential undesirable and unintended consequences. With specific attention on cases that have made many wary of the role of data in society (e.g., Google’s continuous data harvesting), the unit also explores the “dark side” of data analytics and artificial intelligence. As such, the unit prepares managers to make informed and discerning judgments about the consequences of using data and data-driven intelligence tools for specific goals within organisations and society.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Written50%
- Written50%
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
deliberate issues related to data analytics through real world case studies and its impact on organisations and society
- 2
assess issues regarding the use of data and the need for data governance frameworks and standards in organisations to enhance data protection
- 3
review the risks and benefits associated with the utilisation of data and its derived products, taking into account crucial economic, legal, and ethical considerations.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Hao Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LEO5302?
LEO5302 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LEO5302 offered?
LEO5302 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is LEO5302?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LEO5302 have an exam?
No. LEO5302 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.