LEO5311 Quantitative analysis and data modelling
Faculty of Business and Economics
LEO5311 Quantitative analysis and data modelling 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 LEO5311
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LEO5311
No unit lists LEO5311 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4008, B6028 or B6059, or be granted permission by the Chief Examiner to undertake this unit.
Overview
Quantitative data analysis lies at the centre of the data analytics cycle - the critical stage when data is transformed into findings and insights. This unit introduces the use of Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis and basic modelling methods. While covering a broad range of quantitative methods, it provides specific instruction on the use of confidence intervals, linear regression, and causality analysis to generate findings that can inform decisions across a wide range of applications. Examples from marketing, economics, accounting and related disciplines are included as a foundation for students to design and execute their own application of quantitative data analysis.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 2 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 6 | 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
perform descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of business data and draw useful insights
- 2
construct linear models for predictive analysis and conduct causality analysis to support data-driven decision making
- 3
demonstrate advanced understanding in the identification of which statistical analyses and tools are most appropriate to support specific decisions.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 allows you to develop their 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.
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 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Hao Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LEO5311?
LEO5311 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LEO5311 offered?
LEO5311 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is LEO5311?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LEO5311 have an exam?
No. LEO5311 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.