| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1, Semester 2, Trimester 1, Trimester 2, non-standard teaching period, offshore teaching period |
| Old unit code |
455.504 |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to read, interpret and evaluate papers and reports which include statistics. They can accurately summarise data and conduct statistical analyses and understand the uses and limitations of decision making techniques used in various uncertain situations in the business environment. |
| Content |
This unit introduces data analysis and decision-making tools that students are able to use to manage their own day-to-day work. Students are able to identify situations in which quantitative analysis can support problem solving and decision making. They also gain practical experience in applying statistical and decision analysis techniques and statistical packages (generally Excel) in management contexts. Topics include introduction to modelling of organisations and business problems; measurement; variability; uncertainty; statistical tests and quantitative approaches to decision making. The unit provides a foundation for quantitative techniques used in other Master of Business Administration units. |
| Assessment |
This comprises a project and group presentation, a mid-trimester/semester test and a two-hour examination.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley), Singapore, Manila |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit web page |
http://www.business.uwa.edu.au/studentnet
[Some unit web pages are still under construction and will be available in 2010.]
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
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- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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