Business IntelligenceLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the student
a) understands the importance of Business Intelligence in today's competitive business environment
b) is familiar with the basic concepts, BI architectures, methodologies and strategies as well as with tools and methods used in the business environment
c) has basic knowledge of the ETL process
d) has basic understanding of business driven agile BI-development
e) has gained basic skills in two word leading BI-tools

Contents

Start-up Module + 4 Modules
- Orientation to Business Intelligence
- Business Intelligence solutions and architectures
- Agile development in BI-projects
- Business Intelligence tools
- Microsoft Business Intelligence and Power BI
- Qlikview / QlikSense
- Hands on workshops with BI-tools

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

It is recommended that students have more than
80 credit points registered before course start. Knowledge of ERP systems, data structures and business processes are
helpful

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Research assignment
Work and study
Guest lectures

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student:
a) has a basic understanding of the importance of Business Intelligence
b) is familiar with at least some of the basic concepts, architectures, methodologies, strategies, tools or technics in BI
c) has basic skills in using market leading BI tools for analyzing business information and data

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student:
a) has a good understanding of the importance of Business Intelligence
b) is quite familiar with the basic concepts, architectures, methodologies, strategies, tools and technics in BI
c) is aware of the steps in the planning process of BI solutions
d) has some skills in using market leading BI tools for analyzing business information and data

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student:
a) has a very good understanding of the importance of Business Intelligence
b) is very familiar with the basic concepts, architectures, methodologies, strategies, tools and technics in BI
c) is well aware of the steps in the planning process of BI solutions
d) has good skills in using market leading BI tools for analyzing business information and data

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student need to apply to the deadlines for start-up Module and other Modules - defined in the implementation plan and Moodle
More than 50% of max course points

Learning materials

The learning methods of this course are as follows:
a. NonStop Class Course sessions with/without teacher support and/or
b. Module based self-study - hands-on, videos etc and/or
c. Module based tasks where students demonstrate competence and/or
d. Exam in Exam-system and/or
e. On-the-job learning and reporting and/or
f. A combination of a – e.

This course accepts enrollments after the normal enrollment period.
The course can be done by e-learning / distance study.
Every student create and follow an individual study plan.
The course appreciates individual focus and approaches.

Further information

The software tools and languages used on the course are international. The language of the course material is in English. Students from many nationalities work together in class on hands-on and/or projects.