Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making

Module overview

This module is intended to provide you with a blend of theory and current practice in organisational decision making and data management. The module critically discusses the complexity of organisational decision making by identifying key concepts and relevant theories. The module examines the role of knowledge in the contemporary organisations and explore the ways it can be used for better data management. Existing models for analysing decision making processes are examined, as well as how information systems and analytical tools can be used to tap into (big) data and support and enhance decision making within different organisational contexts.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Communicate data analysis results in a meaningful way.
Develop detailed reports of appropriate complexity for a given audience.
Effectively use a data analysis tool.
Collaborate in groups to solve data related problems.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Assess decision support requirements in organisations.
Recommend appropriate proposals for digital decision support systems in organisations.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The theory and practice of decision support and analysis.
The capabilities and limitations of information systems in supporting decisions.
The role of knowledge in decision making in organisations.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The module consists of seminars, case studies, demonstrations and practical sessions (computer laboratory sessions) as well as guest lectures from the leading experts from the industry. Computer facilities will be booked for use by this module.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	126
Teaching	24
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Sharda, R., Delen, D. and Turban, E. (2014). Business Intelligence and Analytics: Systems for Decision Support. Pearson.

Papathanasiou, J., Ploskas, N. and Linden, I. eds. (2016). Real-World Decision Support Systems: Case Studies (Vol. 37). Springer.

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Questions and answers

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External