Strategic Data Analytics for Business Dundalk Institute of Technology

Overview

Strategic Data Analytics for Business is offered by Dundalk Institute of Technology. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of data analytics, and will be provided with a comprehensive toolkit to communicate with data owners, frame data problems and realise business value.

Key Facts

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to: apply advanced concepts and techniques relating to data analytics, strategic management and leadership; critically evaluate multiple sources of business and management data; make informed decisions on complex management and functional areas to help boost a business's growth potential, performance and competitiveness; and develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy for a specified business or industry. The programme will provide learners with an extended skill set which will lead to greater employment opportunities in a wide range of sectors. The core Data Analytics competencies that learners will develop through the programme will enable them to take on specialist Data Management roles within industry, while the Business Strategy and Leadership competencies will enable them to manage existing projects/teams, develop and lead new initiatives, and instigate projects that add value and make a difference to any organisation. They will be able to oversee the creation and implementation of a strategy for their domain around the following: data requirements, data governance, technology requirements, skills requirements and change management. They will be able to work with data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts to create this data strategy. Perhaps the most applicable title would be Data Strategist. Hence, graduates will be able to seek specialist or broad Data Analytics, Strategy and Leadership roles in government organisations, SMEs and large corporates, both nationally and internationally.