This Specialization provides an introduction to big data analytics for all business professionals, including those with no prior analytics experience. You’ll learn how data analysts describe, predict, and inform business decisions in the specific areas of marketing, human resources, finance, and operations, and you’ll develop basic data literacy and an analytic mindset that will help you make strategic decisions based on data. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply your skills to interpret a real-world data set and make appropriate business strategy recommendations.
What you'll learn
understand big data analytics concepts
analyze data to inform business decisions
apply data analytics in marketing, HR, finance, and operations
develop an analytical mindset for strategic decision-making
complete a Capstone Project using real-world data
Course objectives
introduce big data analytics to business professionals
build foundational data literacy
prepare students to make data-driven business recommendations