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Machine learning and data analytics

LEO5314

Synopsis

Machine learning enables organisations to unlock insights and make informed predictions by leveraging predictive, diagnostic and prescriptive analysis. This unit covers the fundamentals of machine learning algorithms to analyse complex data with a specific focus on the use of R programming. The unit equips you with practical skills in supervised and unsupervised learning, including regression models, kNN, decision trees, random forests and clustering analysis. Examples of contemporary approaches to machine learning will be included through case across business disciplines.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty
Monash Business School of Executive Education
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (1)

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  • Teaching period 3Monash Online · MO