University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. UQ strives for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world. Dr Mark Griffin is an Industry Felllow and Casual Lecturer within the School of Business at UQ, where he teaches the Data Science and Business Strategy aspects of Business Analytics. Some of his courses are shown below.
Data Visualisation (BISM3204)
Readers of any technical report typically spend 5 to 8 seconds looking at a plot before deciding whether they want to invest the time to understand the plot or to move to the next Section of the report. Hence sophisticated data visualisation techniques are essential so that a reader will appreciate the key pattern being highlighted within the plot, and the type of action the author wants the reader to make within this timeframe. This course teaches these data visualization techniques. For more information click here.
Software Technology (BISM3210)
Software Technology is the foundation of Business Analytics as we need the right software applications tailored to the objectives of our particular workplaces, and as we consider the role of data within such environments. This course teaches both introductory computer programming techniques and the skills required for the management of a computer network.
Strategy for Analytics (BISM)
When many people think about Business Analytics then they tend to focus on the mathematical techniques involved in Data Science. In contrast the biggest reason why many businesses fail in their efforts to take advantage of the full power of Business Analytics is because they do not have a clear Business Strategy around Analytics within their business. This course focusses on developing appropriate Business Strategies.