Rice University
Data Science for Business: Building a Data-Driven Organization online short course
Drive data-driven solutions to business challenges.
Start date
28 April 2021
Enroll by 20 April 2021
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The growth of big data adoption by businesses in 2018, from 17% in 2015.
Forbes (Dec, 2018).
The forecast worldwide revenue for big data and business analytics solutions in 2019.
Businesswire (Apr, 2019)
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
As more companies begin to realize the power of incorporating big data into business decision-making, working professionals will require the necessary tools to effectively adopt a real-world approach to data science. Whether you have a background in data analysis or not, Rice University’s Data Science for Business: Building a Data-Driven Organization online short course will guide you in becoming more data literate from an organizational perspective. Explore how emerging technology is likely to influence data analysis and modeling, and discover how to develop as plan for deploying data-driven insights within your business.
Is this course for you?
This online short course is ideal for anyone with an interest in the application of data science in business, whether you have a background in data analytics or not. This includes managers who are responsible for managing the performance and adoption of data science in their organization. If you’re looking for the opportunity to learn more about the data-driven life cycle or how to onboard pilot stakeholders when deploying a data-driven prototype, you may be interested in this course. Those in data-specific roles, such as data analysts and data scientists, will have the opportunity to supplement their existing knowledge with an understanding of the business contexts of data science.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
As more companies begin to realize the power of incorporating big data into business decision-making, working professionals will require the necessary tools to effectively adopt a real-world approach to data science. Whether you have a background in data analysis or not, Rice University’s Data Science for Business: Building a Data-Driven Organization online short course will guide you in becoming more data literate from an organizational perspective. Explore how emerging technology is likely to influence data analysis and modeling, and discover how to develop as plan for deploying data-driven insights within your business.
Is this course for you?
This online short course is ideal for anyone with an interest in the application of data science in business, whether you have a background in data analytics or not. This includes managers who are responsible for managing the performance and adoption of data science in their organization. If you’re looking for the opportunity to learn more about the data-driven life cycle or how to onboard pilot stakeholders when deploying a data-driven prototype, you may be interested in this course. Those in data-specific roles, such as data analysts and data scientists, will have the opportunity to supplement their existing knowledge with an understanding of the business contexts of data science.
What will set you apart
The knowledge needed to implement and trial data-driven solutions in your organization.
The ability to use design thinking to understand and resolve business problems.
An understanding of how to select different techniques for analyzing data to discover new insights.
Skills for formulating an approach for deploying a data-driven prototype and onboarding pilot stakeholders.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The importance of a data-driven foundation
Module 2
Identifying the business opportunity
Module 3
Building the organizational data pipeline
Module 4
Learning from data: Discovering new insights with analytics
Module 5
Turning insight into action: The pilot phase
Module 6
Engaging stakeholders: Operationalizing and optimizing solutions across an organization
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Academic Director
John Rowe
Academic Director at Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Principal Director at Accenture
About the certificate
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Students are supported at every stage of the learning journey, enabling them to thrive professionally through increased relevance, competence, and confidence. Find out more about GetSmarter’s approach to digital learning, course design, and online delivery here.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
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