Analytics - Galway

This is a graduate conversion programme designed to provide the skills necessary to convert into a specific area of skills demand highlighted by industry and government. It focuses on the development of skills and expertise in Business Analytics. The skills and knowledge that learners will gain from this course prepare them to explore and analyze business data using a range of state-of-the-art tools and techniques. It also generates valuable insights to enable informed decision making to drive innovation and performance while also equipping graduates with the necessary competencies to tackle an array of real- world analytics problems.



Who should apply?

The course is aimed at Level 8 graduates and will enable students to apply business analysis and business intelligence techniques, tools and practices to their own discipline. This programme stands apart from the application of Data Analytics in other disciplines, where the core focus is geared towards gathering raw data from a variety of sources and performing a technical analysis by way of algorithmic design and complex mathematical modelling.



*This course will run subject to approved funding and sufficient student numbers

What will I study?

Modules:

Business Analytics

Database Design and Development

Programming and Scripting

Statistics for Business Analytics

Applied Systems Analysis

Post Relational Databases

Decision Theory and Data Visualisation

Information Systems Development

Business Intelligence

Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Services

Professional Practice Project



*Exit award available.

A Bachelor degree at Level 8 in any discipline is the minimum entry requirement for this programme.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year full-time/part-time online. Delivery Method: Online.



Study Hours:

The average weekly contact hours are 20 per semester plus 5-10 additional self-study hours.