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Subject overview


STUDY MODE

100% online

AQF LEVEL

9

NEXT INTAKE

7 Apr 2025

SUBJECT DURATION

12 weeks

SUBJECT FEE

$2,600.00


This subject focuses on underpinning data analytic concepts and techniques required for business decision making. It explores the data analytics life cycle and utilises data analytics techniques to gain business insights. This subject enables students to make informed decisions evaluating results from various data analytics techniques.

This subject contributes to the Business Intelligence specialisation.

For more information, please refer to the subject outline.

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Subject information

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Examine the principles of data analytics, key terminologies and its significance in finance
  2. Explore the data analytics life cycle and discuss ethical concerns
  3. Apply data analytics techniques to solve business problems
  4. Create and evaluate data-rich reporting in the context of business decision-making and recommendations.

 

Topics covered

  1. Introduction to data analytics
  2. Fundamental concepts of data analytics
  3. Data analytics life cycle
  4. Data analytics for business problem identification
  5. Data analytics techniques
  6. Text analytics and sentiment analysis
  7. Data visualisation and storytelling
  8. Data analytics and decision making

Reading list

There is no prescribed text for this subject.

Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.

 

Reading list

Assessments

Assessment Type Assessed Weighting
Task Week 4 20%
Assignment Week 8 40%
Oral assignment Week 12 40%

Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge

Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FIN201 Quantitative Applications in Finance and FIN280 Financial Modelling or understand the content covered in these subjects, prior to undertaking FIN373 Data Analytics for Decision Making.

 

 

Course transition subject equivalence

Students may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/FINSIA/Kaplan Professional course and have completed the following subjects:

  • FIN370 Introduction to Data Analytics
  • FIN371 Applied Business Analytics

Key dates

Study Period 3 2025

7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 7 April 2025

Early access to assessments 21 April 2025

Study period commences 5 May 2025

Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025

Study period ends 25 July 2025

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Study Period 4 2025

2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 2 June 2025

Early access to assessments 16 June 2025

Study period commences 30 June 2025

Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025

Study period ends 19 September 2025

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Study Period 5 2025

13 Jan 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 28 July 2025

Early access to assessments 11 August 2025

Study period commences 25 August 2025

Enrolments close/census 10 September 2025

Study period ends 14 November 2025

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Fees and FEE-HELP

Enrolment feesFee
Subject fee 2024$2,600 (GST free)

Note: If this subject is undertaken as a standalone subject, no FEE-HELP is available.

FEE-HELP is available for individuals undertaking this subject as part of a qualification. Click here to find out if you’re eligible.

Click here for a full list of fees and allowances.

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