Business Analytics Workshop
Business Analytics Workshop
Purpose: The main purpose or objective of learning Business analytics as a tool can be defined as
1. To equip students with the skills to extract meaningful insights from data and use them to make
informed business decisions.
2. To analyze trends, predict outcomes, and inform business decisions For example, using past
sales data to predict future sales and decide how much inventory to stock for a particular season.
Course Outline/Outcome:
Business analytics is the use of math and statistics to collect, analyze, and interpret data to make
better business decisions. It involves
Data Visualization: learning to create effective visualizations using tools like Microsoft Excel,
Tableau or Power BI
Forecasting and Modeling: Techniques for predicting future trends and behaviors
Optimization: Methods for finding the best solutions to business problems
Marketing
Human resource management
Economics
Finance
Health, sports, and politics
AICTE Approved IKGPTU Affiliated Phase 2, Mohali, Sector 54, Chandigarh 160055 www.gjimt.ac.in
Course Duration: 1 Day Workshop -2 Hrs.
Course Content/Syllabus:
A Business Analytics syllabus typically covers a broad range of topics, including data analysis,
statistical techniques, data visualization, programming, and business strategy
Key topics
1. Break-Even Analysis and Forecasting; Determining the Break-even point at various time
periods
2. Excel - Using the VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP Functions
3. Charts and graphs: Basic understanding of different kinds of data visualization tools like charts
and graphs
Methodology:
- Lecture Based instructions
- Visual Demonstration (PowerPoint Presentations)
- Hands on Experience – MS excel 2013
Assignment:
Test:
AICTE Approved IKGPTU Affiliated Phase 2, Mohali, Sector 54, Chandigarh 160055 www.gjimt.ac.in
AICTE Approved IKGPTU Affiliated Phase 2, Mohali, Sector 54, Chandigarh 160055 www.gjimt.ac.in