2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5309M Forecasting and Advanced Business Analytics

15 Credits Class Size: 200

Module manager: Panagiotis Stamolampros
Email: p.stamolampros@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with a thorough overall grasp of modern business analytic tools and their applications to business management.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Explore and subsequently critically evaluate the role of data and data analysis in modern business management (with special emphasis on data mining and forecasting)
- Identify, explore and appraise the links between quantitative analysis and behavioural insights

Skills outcomes

Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Apply accurately in different environments problem formulation and solving skills

Syllabus

Indicative Content
Predictive Analytics; Visual Analytics; Forecasting, Econometrics and Time Series; Model Management and Monitoring; Text Analytics; Analytics for Microsoft Office; Simulations; Advanced R programming; Survival Analysis.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Lecture 10 1 10
Seminar 10 1.5 15
Private study hours 125
Total Contact hours 25
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 150

Private study

This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Via regular class or online exercises and feedback on performance both in class and through completion of examples.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Assignment 3,500 words 100
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 100

The resit for the module will be 100% by 3,500 word assignment.

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 8/16/2024

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