[Solved] Discussion: Business Analytics, Intelligence and You

Business/Data Analytics

What are trends in the field? User-friendly data, scalable artificial intelligence, machine learning, the augmented consumer.
Module 4 Discussion Week 1 Resources

Data Analytics (2022)
What Is Data and Analytics? (2022)
What is data analytics? Analyzing and managing data for decisions (2022)
How to Elevate Your Organization’s Use of Data Analytics (2022)
Big Data Analytics: How it Works and its Benefits (2022)

Week 1 Discussion Post

Based on the resources provided and your research, discuss how business analytics can be used in your workplace or profession to impact decision-making. Include the skills you possess to promote work in the discipline and those you need to acquire or further develop. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.
WEEK 1 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES
1st Interactive Response:

• Analyze another student’s application of business analytics and compare/contrast it to your post.

2nd Interactive Response:

• Analyze another student’s skills assessment and compare/contrast it to your post.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.

Business Intelligence

While the concepts have been around since the mid-1800s, the field grew exponentially over the last two decades. It is continuously evolving. But what is it? And how can it work for you?

Module 4 Discussion Week 2 Resources
Business Intelligence (BI) (2022)
Keys to building a successful business intelligence team (2022)
Business Intelligence Metrics (2022)
8 keys to a successful BI strategy (2022)
Business intelligence cheat sheet: The complete guide for 2022

Based on the resources provided or your research, explain how Business Intelligence is used to support enterprises. Include the skills you possess to promote work in the discipline and those you need to acquire or further develop. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

WEEK 2 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES
1st Interactive Response:

• Analyze one student’s skills assessment and compare/contrast it to your post.

2nd Interactive Response:

• Analyze another student’s explanation of business intelligence and compare/contrast it to your post.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.

In your own words, respond to the discussion and comments of classmates. Grades will be based on effectual, concise, and interactive feedback. The excessive use of quotes will directly impact performance since this indicates a lack of comprehension and shows that you may not have mastered the concepts.

As you complete this course, reflect back and answer these questions:

1. What two concepts do you think are the most relevant to the business and your MBA degree and why?
2. Which one or two concepts do you think are the least relevant to the business and your MBA degree and why?
3. Which concepts did you find particularly difficult to learn and why?

After responding to the Reflective Discussion questions above, please complete an anonymous Course Evaluation Survey. Instructors are not able to view course evaluation reports until after the grade submission period is over. Thank you for your feedback.