DSIM 410 Business Database Analysis
Prerequisites: DSIM 201, DSIM 203RI, and DSIM 370(or ACCT 370 or SPO 370). This course offers an in-depth exploration of all the principles and techniques for managing corporate data resources from an applied perspective. The course is designed to provide not only a strong theoretical foundation, but also the technical skills required in analyzing, designing, implementing, managing, and utilizing information repositories. Topics covered include database systems, database design, database schemas, database manipulation, datamining and reporting using SQL. This course provides significant hands-on experience using current data management techniques for business analytics; therefore, the strategic roles that data and information play in business operations, customer relationship management, business decision-making, and strategy development are also discussed.