Data-driven Decision Making
Learn how to plan strategically, analyze financial reports, make smart decisions in different situations, and use data to guide your choices.
Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet, Tietojenkäsittely, Turvallisuusala
Aikataulutettu verkko-opiskelu
Toteutusaika: 15.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
6 paikkaa jäljellä
Ilmoittautuminen: 28.11.2024 - 06.01.2025
Tutkinto, johon opinto kuuluu Laureassa: Liiketalouden koulutus (HLY2), Laurea yhteinen
Koulutuksen laajuus: 5 opintopistettä
Pääasiallinen opetuskieli: englanti
Koulutuksen taso: AMK
Sijainti: Laurea Verkkokampus
Ilmoittautumistilanne: 4 / 10
Tietoa koulutuksesta
The study unit includes four themes or modules. The orientation module must be completed before you can go on to modules 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Orientation Module 1: Data in Business Environment Module 2: Decision making Module 3: Data Analytics and Accounting Module 4: Data and Artificial Intelligence in Business Context
In this course you’ll learn:
- use planning, analysis and decision-making tools and techniques in strategic planning
- analyze financial statements and business reports and use them as a basis for decisions
- make business decisions in various business contexts
- apply data in decision making
The study unit is conducted online and does not require attendance on campus. The study unit includes scheduled teaching or guidance online, which is recorded and can be viewed on Canvas afterwards. The study unit includes working in individually, pairs or groups. The study unit requires active participation and commitment to interactive studying. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.
Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:
In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 15.1.2024. https://laurea.zoom.us/j/64964688378
Canvas opens on 10.1.2025 at 5 p.m.
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Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence. 5 ECST is approximately 135 hours.
Jeyarathnam, M. 2008: Strategic Management. Global Media. Van Looy, B., Gemmel, P. & Van Dierdonck, R. 2013: Service Management: An integrated approach. Essex: Pearson Education Limited. Epstein L. 2012: The Business Owner’s Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements: How to Budget, Forecast, and Monitor Cash Flow for Better Decision Making. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. Vance, David E. 2012: Financial analysis & decision making: tools and techniques to solve financial problems and make effective business decisions. McGraw-Hill.
”Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies” (Laurea degree regulations 2024).
Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit.
If failing to meet each assignment deadline, penalty -20% applies. In module 3 evaluation is based of financial analysis of a company. This analysis can be made as a pair work or alone. The analysis DL is 13.4.2025 . It,s not possible to return this assignment after DL.
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.
Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to – use professional concepts extensively – compare and choose – relevant information – report and communicate in a professional manner
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to – use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations – gather information and use their knowledge basis – report in the agreed manner
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to – use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations – search for information in different sources – report
Professional practice and workplace development
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to – work independently, using the skills and methods learned – take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs – anticipate their need for guidance
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to – work using the skills and methods learned – engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs – take part in guidance and utilise it
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to – work under guidance using the skills and methods learned – interact with customers and/or co-operation partners – receive guidance
Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to – promote the team’s work and team spirit – manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level – work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned – plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to – engage in goal-oriented work in a team – plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time – detect safety-related risks – justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to – work as a member of a team – plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance – work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct – follow the provided instructions and rules
“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)
All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.
Arviointiasteikko: H-5
The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor’s level education.
Please familiarize yourself with the cancellation process and cancellation terms.
