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Data and Decisions BABI 8800

Business Analytics & Business Intelligence Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course emphasizes analytical techniques and concepts that results in broadly applicable solutions to business problems. The course introduces decision making under uncertainty from a computational perspective and provides an overview of the necessary tools for building autonomous and decision-support systems. Following an introduction to probabilistic models and decision theory, we will cover computational methods for solving decision problems with model uncertainty and imperfect state information. Students will develop data-driven predictive models when faced with uncertainty in business. Presents an advanced course in the application of statistical methods to business problems. Statistics provide techniques for interpreting data, permitting managers to use information to answer larger questions. We will be focusing on topics such as Regression, Time Series Analysis, and Forecasting. Extensive lab work using computer software will lead to theoretical solutions. Students will interpret and apply these solutions as a guide to practical management action.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Acceptance into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$877.39 - $889.39 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are two offerings of BABI 8800 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 48472

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Sat Dec 16 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 48472
  • Domestic fees $877.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 09 N/A N/A Online
Dec 16 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Instructor

Leslie Major

Course outline

View

Credits

4

Domestic fees

$877.39

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Flexible Learning (formerly Part-Time) BBA Degree Program. Registration approval is automatically given upon acceptance into the program. This is an online course. Assignments/quizzes will be due at specific times during the week, but there is no weekly face-to-face with the instructor at a given time. The final exam will be held at the Burnaby campus on Saturday, December 16.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 49347

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Mon Dec 11 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 49347
  • Domestic fees $877.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Sep 09 N/A N/A Online
Sep 11 - Dec 11 Mon 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 310
Instructor

Leslie Major

Course outline

View

Credits

4

Domestic fees

$877.39

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Flexible Learning (formerly Part-Time) BBA Degree Program. Registration approval is automatically given upon acceptance into the program. This is an in-person class with weekly lectures/labs at the Burnaby campus. The first week of class, as well as class on October 2, 9, and November 13 will all be delivered asynchronously due to holidays.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Winter 2024

Below are two offerings of BABI 8800 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 89538

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Sat Apr 13 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 89538
  • Domestic fees $889.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Apr 13 N/A N/A Online
Apr 13 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 322
Instructor

Leslie Major

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

4

Domestic fees

$889.39

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the part-time BBA Degree Program. Registration approval is automatically granted upon acceptance. This online course follows a weekly schedule with posted due dates for assignments and exams. However, lecture content is asynchronous with no weekly face-to-face meetings with the instructor. The final exam will be held at the Burnaby campus on Saturday, April 13.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 89764

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Mon Apr 08 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 89764
  • Domestic fees $889.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Apr 08 N/A N/A Online
Jan 08 - Apr 08 Mon 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321
Instructor

Leslie Major

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

4

Domestic fees

$889.39

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the part-time BBA Degree Program. Registration approval is automatically granted upon acceptance. This is an in-person course held Monday evenings. The first week will be completely asynchronous online, and in-person sessions will start week 2 on January 9. Class be online asynchronous February 20 and April 10 due to holidays.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Develop and apply data driven frameworks to modern business problems.
  • Use time series forecasting methods to assist in making business decisions.
  • Use linear regression to forecast or model business situations.
  • Evaluate the validity of predictive models in business situations.
  • Select the most appropriate method for forecasting or modelling in a given situation.
  • Analyze, interpret, and apply the meaning of the coefficients and statistics generated by different mathematical models.
  • Analyze business mathematical models using software.
  • Use decision trees, EMV, and risk analysis approaches to inform the decision making process.
  • Convert theoretical solutions into practical management terms.

Effective as of Winter 2022

Related Programs

Data and Decisions (BABI 8800) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration
    Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time

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