SW 518 - Data Mining and Business Intelligence

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

In this course, students examine business intelligence concepts, methods and processes used to improve data-centric business decision support solutions with a particular focus on data mining techniques.We first examine the principals and practices of gathering and retrieving large volumes of data for analysis and synthesis.The major focus of the course is the examination analytical techniques for extracting information from large data sets to provide the students with a broad background in the design and use of data mining algorithms, exposure to software tools, and the application of these ideas to real-life situations.Data mining techniques such as classification, estimation, prediction, and clustering are examined.The final portion of the course focuses on the presentation and cataloging of information extracted from these large data sets.Students are also provided with case studies to review in order to obtain an understanding of how data mining algorithms have been applied in a diverse set of enterprises.Three credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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