Course Overview
This course utilizes Excel's PowerPivot and PowerBI functionality working on skills to model different types of data and how the data is synthesized into management information. In addition to these skills, this course will dive into the issues related to big data and analyze big data so information can be integrated into the strategic decision-making process by using data visualization tools. Students will be then able to build custom dashboards to answer management problems.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$800.98
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Data Modelling:
- Structure data gathering to a business need.
- Utilize systems to store, edit, and retrieve required data.
- Determine best practices in data use.
- Discuss and apply ethical and legal considerations in the use of data.
Data Visualization:
- Build effective data visualizations to communicate meaning through data.
- Determine correct visual tool to analyze multiple data types.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses as appropriate.
- Select tools to effectively convey meaning.
Power BI:
- Perform basic application use.
- Describe Business Intelligence (e.g., Online Analytical Processing or OLAP).
- Perform data analysis using MS Power BI toolset.
- Perform time series analysis (forecasting techniques).
- Apply Power BI to Data Mining and Discovery methods and use single and multiple table data sources in Power BI.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Power BI and Data Analytics (BABI 7800) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BABI 7800 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68780
Dates
Apr 20 - Jul 27 Loading
- CRN 68780
- $800.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Shauna Begley
Course outline
Important information
- Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Flexible Learning (formerly Part-Time) BBA Degree Program, Option 3 – Business Intelligence and Value Management. Registration approval is automatically granted upon acceptance. This online course follows a weekly schedule with posted due dates for assignments and exams. Lecture content is delivered asynchronously with no weekly face-to-face meetings with the instructor. A midterm exam will be held at the Burnaby campus on June 8th.
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