2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5309M Forecasting and Advanced Business Analytics
15 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Panagiotis Stamolampros
Email: p.stamolampros@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 May to 31 July View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisites
| LUBS5308M | Business Analytics and Decision Science |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to provide students with a thorough overall grasp of modern business analytic tools and their applications to business management.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Explore and subsequently critically evaluate the role of data and data analysis in modern business management (with special emphasis on data mining and forecasting)
- Identify, explore and appraise the links between quantitative analysis and behavioural insights
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Apply accurately in different environments problem formulation and solving skills
Syllabus
Indicative Content
Predictive Analytics; Visual Analytics; Forecasting, Econometrics and Time Series; Model Management and Monitoring; Text Analytics; Analytics for Microsoft Office; Simulations; Advanced R programming; Survival Analysis.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 20 | 0.50 | 10.00 |
| e-Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 3,500 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by assessed coursework.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/09/2020
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