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Business Analytics

Turn business questions into analysis, clear visual explanations and better-informed decisions.

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FOLLOW YOUR INTEREST

You might enjoy this if…

You enjoy asking why, finding patterns and explaining what the numbers mean.

YOUR LEARNING DIRECTION

From subjects
to ways of thinking.

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01

Power BI and data visualisation

02

Forecasting techniques

03

Supervised learning

04

Big data analytics

Capabilities to explore

  • Frame a business question and select meaningful measures.
  • Translate patterns into a recommendation with clear assumptions.
  • Communicate insights through dashboards and visual stories.

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PICTURE THE APPLICATION

What could this
look like in practice?

This original example illustrates the kind of business thinking connected with the field. It is not a promised programme assignment.

ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT

Investigate why repeat purchases fell for a fictional retailer and present a dashboard-led recommendation.

Frame the problemExplore the evidenceExplain your decision
Try a business challenge
CONNECT THE LEARNING WITH WORK

Where could you
use this thinking?

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Business analystBI analystOperations analyst

Illustrative career directions, not job or salary guarantees.

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