Course Descriptions
Trimester 1
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TEC 610 – Introduction to Big Data Analysis The digital revolution continues to transform the world and generates massive amounts of data in all areas of business, science, government, and social media. With more readily available data and the advancements in machine learning/AI, organizations in private and public sectors, governments and consultancy companies are seeking individuals, data scientists, who can explore/analyse/ visualize these data to derive insights, make better decisions and solve real company problems. This course is an introduction to the rest of the program, and it should be used to understand the “Big Picture”: fundamentals of database modelling and design, how to access, integrate, organize, prepare, and transform data for data analytics. Students will have the opportunity to practice data discovery, visualization and analytical techniques through case studies and hands-on exercises using some commercial applications/tools with real data.5.00
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QMB 513 – Statistical Methods for Data Analytics This course is designed to develop statistical thinking, understanding variation and using data to identify possible sources of variation. Specific techniques include basic descriptive and inferential procedures and regression modelling.5.00
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TEC 645 – Programming for Data Analytics and AI The course introduces the most commonly used Python packages for data science. It also provides a tour of some of Python’s essential syntax and semantics, built-in data types and structures, function definitions, control flow statements, and other aspects of the language. The acquired knowledge of Python is applied to Text Mining, which is the process of examining large collections of text corpora to identify relationships, trends, or patterns. Text mining uses natural language processing techniques to transform unstructured information, normally found in text documents, into data suitable to drive machine learning algorithms. The course covers the fundamentals of text mining, the analysis of unstructured data, sentiment analysis, recommender systems, chatbots, and social networks. Along the way, students acquire hands-on experience using relevant Python packages and other software tools in real-world case studies.5.00
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MGT 657 – Operations & Project Management This course provides a systematic overview of design, control and improvement of operations, projects, logistics and supply chain related management issues. It renders the rationale and practices of optimizing the global supply chain and leveraging it as a value-creating strategy to gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace. The project management key success factors will be presented, examined, discussed, and applied by the students on concrete projects. In the meantime, it addresses issues related to sustainability, quality management, and the challenges of establishing trust and collaboration amongst operation partners.5.00
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RES 100 A – Introduction to Research This module is designed to provide students a solid understanding of the research process with a foundation in research methods and techniques. It will introduce students to how to identify research questions, develop hypotheses, design research, and collect and analyze data. Students will also be introduced to different research designs, such as qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.2.50
Trimester 2
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TEC 650 – Artificial Intelligence and Applied Machine Learning The steady growth of artificial intelligence applications has radically penetrated human lives and business organizations. Companies have recognized relevant business opportunities deriving from AI adoption aimed at driving competitiveness, reengineering products or services, or rethinking business strategies. This course is intended to equip data practitioners with practical and theoretical tools for maximizing their impact in the business environment through advanced analytics. It covers organizational and operational challenges related to usage of machine learning in firms, and provides real case studies coming from Manufacturing and Retailing industries.5.00
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TEC 660 – Cloud Computing and Data Analytics Cloud Computing is a new model for enabling ubiquitous access to shared pools of resources over the Internet. This course is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Moreover, the course includes activities, demonstrations, hands-on labs, digital videos, and knowledge checks. Students will learn how to analyze extremely large data sets, and to create visual representations of that data, using a case-study approach. By the end of this course, they will also be able to select and apply machine learning services to resolve business problems.5.00
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TEC 635 – Data Visualization & Storytelling We are living in an age of information overload. The vast amount of data we continuously generate can easily become a barrier to fast decision making instead of an enabler. By using effective exploration, visualization and storytelling techniques we can, instead, convert enormous data feeds into meaningful, clear and thorough visual stories that can enable the right business decision at the right time. This is why Data Visualization and Storytelling are among the vital skills that both business analysts and managers at all levels need to acquire to win in the current “Big Data” era.This course covers data exploration and visualization techniques, elements of cognitive and colour theory and provides a practical methodology to move from business questions to impactful visual stories using modern data visualization tools (Power BI). Students will practice their knowledge on real-world data through a number of business case studies.5.00
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MGT 630 – Turning Idea to Success Innovation can no longer be viewed as a sideshow. It is the way to do business and a key driver of sustainable growth. This module is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. Students will learn the importance of innovation for businesses, different types of innovation, how to identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, develop effective business plans, understand the importance of customer validation in business planning and execute on those plans to achieve their goals. The module will cover key topics such as innovation, business development, and business plan development, with a focus on practical application.5.00
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RES 100 B – Research planning and preparation This module is designed to help students to plan and prepare their research projects(Capstone) by developing a clear, concise research proposal with problem statement, key research questions, research methodology, literature review, proposed outcomes. The research proposal forms the ‘gateway’ to the research (Capstone project) itself and the aim is to ensure that students are well planned to implement their Capstone projects.2.50
Trimester 3
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TEC 698 – Business Analytics - Capstone It’s designed to provide experience in the use of big data, analytics and knowledge gathered from all BA courses. Each student, individually or as a small group, will work on a data analytics project to apply analytics methodologies, techniques, tools and skills learned throughout the program to a real-world problem and present the results, insights, and action points. It could be analytical projects using Tableau, PowerBI, Python, KNIME, and/or Cloud computing services (AWS).3.00
