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3.T3439-Advanced Data Driven Decision Making

The document outlines a course offered by Symbiosis International University focused on data-driven decision making for business managers. It covers topics such as spreadsheet tools, data analysis techniques, and the use of RDBMS, with a strong emphasis on hands-on exercises and case studies. Recommended readings and evaluation methods are also provided to enhance learning outcomes.

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3.T3439-Advanced Data Driven Decision Making

The document outlines a course offered by Symbiosis International University focused on data-driven decision making for business managers. It covers topics such as spreadsheet tools, data analysis techniques, and the use of RDBMS, with a strong emphasis on hands-on exercises and case studies. Recommended readings and evaluation methods are also provided to enhance learning outcomes.

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SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956)


Re - accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade
Founder: Prof. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Awarded Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri by President of India)
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Course Code: T3439

Level: 5

Learning Objective(s):

The prospective business managers should be able to understand the nature of the business data, and
apply the tools& techniques to extract information or knowledge from the data using the software tools
used in day today business. To equip students expertise in data handling for decision making with
advanced tools & techniques for data handling, extraction with spreadsheet tools and query designer.

Pedagogy: Data driven Decision making enabled with advanced tools and techniques with discussion,
demonstration and hands on using macros, pivot tables, lookup functions to analyze business data
with case studies &hands on examples in and outside the classroom

Pre-learning:

Fundamental understanding of significance of thedata in the business scenario

Sr No Topics No of Hrs

1 Introduction : Course contents 3

Pre Induction Assignment discussion, group formation and submission


details

Introduction to concept of data and significance of data in decision making

Case 1 discussion and hands on exercise


Introduction to spreadsheets- MS Excel 2013
Managing data with Spreadsheets :

Data Interpretation by excel

Data organization for analysis in excel , advantages and limitations


3 3
Data formatting tools

Data Validation , Data sorting & customization


Data representation and interpretation using charts

Referencing techniques

Case 2 discussion and hands on exercise

Decision making aided by Conditional Formatting

4 Use of Functions for data computing


Statistical, Mathematical , Text, Logical Functions etc
3
Case 3 discussion and hands on exercise

Data analysis using subtotal

Data analysis using filters- Auto filters

5 Limitations & Advantages

Advanced filters

Empty Header criteria 5

Database functions

Advantages & Limitations

Case 4 discussion and hands on exercise

What – if Analysis tools


Goal seek, Data Tables , Scenario Manager and Solver
6
Case 5 discussion and hands on exercise
6
Integrated Project for a business house

7 Large data - Concept of data search in inventory, stocks, economics data


Data table and multiple criteria for search
3
Data Lookup and referencing techniques
Case discussion and hands on exercise
8 Data analysis using Pivot table and reports 4
Multiple consolidation of data and analysis
Data extraction from databases for pivot analysis
Reporting with slide/dice, multidimensional, aggregation, distribution,
benchmarking etc.
Case 2 discussion and hands on exercise

Introduction To Macros

9 Data storage and handling with RDBMS


RDBMS advantages and limitations

RDBMS application in business data

Mapping a business organization data requirements using ERD

Case studies and discussion


3
Individual case assignment

Group Case assignment and discussion

MS Access as a tool for RDBMS


Discussion , demonstration of Table Design, Constraints, form design using
wizards
Concept of Relationships in data storing
Need for Primary Key, Foreign Key, validations

Data import/ export and analysis


Case presentation using ERD and MS Access

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Books Recommended

 Anthony G. Picciano, “Data-driven decision making for effective school leadership”, Pearson
Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN : 0131187228
 Tracey Smith, “Data Driven Decision Making for Small Businesses: Unleashing the Power of
Information to drive business growth”, 2012 Tracey Smith, ISBN: 1470187450.

Reference Reading

1. Business Data Analysis Using Excel – David Whighham Oxford University Press- Indian Edition
2. Modern Database Management – Tenth Edition – Jeffrey A Hoffer, V. Ramesh, HeikkiTopi – Pearson
Publications
3. Cases discussed in the class and Home Work Assignments
4. Database Management Systems- Bipin Desai
5. Spreadsheet Tutorials and Blogs on www
6. Handouts, Cases and Presentations designed by the faculty.

Suggested Evaluation Methods:

Presentation

Hands on – Class assignments and homework assignments

Projects/practical application using tool

Case study

Term / Semester end examination

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