The broad aims of the class are to develop skills in the effective practice of business analysis through the application of basic tools and techniques and to develop an appreciation of the issues which may require careful management if the decisions made are to be based upon valid data and models.

Indicative Content:

1. The relevance and importance of data and decisions in business and management
2. Getting the right data
3. Making sense of the data
4. Business analysis and forecasting
5. Dealing with uncertainty and making trade-offs
6. Presenting results effectively