The unit is an introduction to programming with applications to business domain including Business Analytics. The focus of the unit is to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in coding using free open source environments (such as R/Python). The unit covers key concepts including problem modelling, data structures, programming workflow, program design and implementation of algorithms to solve real life business problems. There are no requirements of prior programming or coding knowledge or experience to undertake this unit. This unit (BCO7006) is recommended for students with business or non-business backgrounds who wish to acquire industry specific knowledge in coding.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BCO7006
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Deconstruct business problems to model and develop programming solutions; | ||
| 2. | Design and construct programming solutions related to business problems and issues using open source tools (Python/R); | ||
| 3. | Implement and critically evaluate programming solutions using open source tools (Python/R); | ||
| 4. | Investigate different programming solutions for appropriate business problems, including business analytical problems, using open source tools (Python/R); and, | ||
| 5. | Communicate programming solutions in a collaborative programming environment (Git/Github) and review their implementation in the business context. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Progressive practical exercises (5%,10%,10%) | 25% |
| Assignment | Programming solutions: solve a real-world problem based on a scenario using coding knowledge and skills | 35% |
| Report | Business Analytics solution modelling: Research report (30%) and Presentation (10%) (group) | 40% |
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