Detailed Description

The module presents a balanced approach to the subject area by addressing both the theory and practice of Business Intelligence and reporting in enterprise systems. The aim of this module is to develop a deep understanding of enterprise information systems and their role in business processes alongside practical skills in business intelligence reporting and dashboard design. It includes:

• Evaluation of the impact that Enterprise Information Systems can have within organisation business processes
• An assessment of the impact that they have on the efficiency and effectiveness of organisations and supply chains
• Fundamentals of business intelligence, such as data warehousing and data mining
• The role of performance dashboards in performance management and measurement in organisations
• The sourcing and extraction of data and the analysis and development of intelligence

The module will use a range of tools to give students an appreciation of the nature of large scale integrated information systems and to practice data analytical techniques.