Designed for busy working professionals, this fully online MBA course is highly flexible and delivered with interactive, bite-sized content and personalised student support.
AIB’s Business Analytics for Managers subject is an elective that can be taken by students undertaking the MBA (General) Award, designed to bridge the gap between complex data analytics and managerial decision-making. This subject provides a comprehensive overview of business analytics across various business contexts, enabling managers to collaborate with data teams, select appropriate methods, justify data-driven strategies, and integrate analytics at a strategic level.
You will be exposed to the tools required to evaluate your organisation’s analytics maturity, learn to identify opportunities and challenges associated with business analytics implementation, and set strategic directions for business analytics to drive growth and innovation.
Recognising the critical role that data and insights play in gaining a competitive edge, this subject demystifies business analytics for non-technical managers and executives, empowering them to embrace data analytics to achieve strategic business goals. This subject is tailored for those looking to improve their skills with a solid foundation in business analytics, making it essential to any manager aiming to thrive in today’s data-driven business environment.
AIB Subject Code | 9028BAM |
Qualifications | MBA (General) |
AQF Level | Level 9 |
Delivery | 100% online |
Subject Length | 8 weeks |
Prerequisite Subjects | None |
Start Dates | 2024 MBA Timetable 2025 MBA Timetable |
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to meet the following subject learning outcomes:
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This course is tailored for managers and executives who may not have a technical foundation in business analytics. It seeks to establish a solid base for understanding business analytics concepts and how they can be applied to enhance decision-making. While previous experience in data analytics isn’t necessary, as a professional, you will likely have been exposed to business operations and management principles, which will most certainly be of value in this subject.
Learning materials are delivered via AIB’s online learning portal, allowing you to progress through modules at your own pace and engage with the material during weekly webinars. The subject combines case studies, practical exercises, and group discussions to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. You can expect a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, with various forms of assessments that reflect real-world business scenarios.
By completing this subject, you will develop a business analytics mindset that enables you to base your decisions on data, a skill growing in demand in today’s data-driven business environment. This knowledge can help you identify opportunities for improvement, drive business growth, and enhance your strategic decision-making abilities, making you an asset to any organisation and potentially opening doors to higher-level management roles.
If you are interested in studying Business Analytics for Managers and the AIB MBA, get in touch with an AIB Enrolment Advisor to discuss your application and timetabling.