MGMT 5010 - Data Modeling

Fall. 1.5 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

A. Whitmore.

Data Modeling is an exploration of approaches to quantitative decision making that allow for the integration of data from multiple sources and formats effectively creating a relational model with which to transparently display tabular data using pivot tables and charts. Leveraging Microsoft Excel as a business analytics tool, the course will focus on using applied cases requiring various financial and other models. Emphasis will be placed on design that enhances decision making to improve business outcomes using descriptive, predictive and prescriptive modeling. This data-driven course will move the student into the most complex functionality available in the Excel platform.