The specialisation in Business Information Systems provides you with in-depth knowledge of how to work with big data sets and focuses on both technical skills and practical application. You will gain skills to handle and analyse large amounts of data, as well as to build advanced data solutions that support decision-making.
The specialisation takes you through:
- Principles and technologies for data storage, data management, and data access in various database systems and platforms
- Models and techniques for collecting, integrating and quality assuring data from different sources
- Infrastructure and technologies to scalably handle large volumes of data and data flows
- Analysis and reporting of data with a focus on data science techniques
The Business Information Systems specialisation gives you the opportunity to choose electives according to your interests. Choice of electives may include:
BUI – Business Intelligence
The Business Intelligence course teaches you how to work with realistic data using professional tools in Business Intelligence, such as Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and PowerBi.
VIZ – Data Visualisation
In Data Visualisation, you will learn how to transform complex datasets into meaningful and engaging visual representations. You will gain practical experience designing interactive visualisations using D3.js and learn to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
DAI - Data Analytics
The course introduces selected topics in the design and implementation of infrastructure to support data analytics.
Within this area, the course will introduce you to different tools and techniques for data acquisition, cleansing and integration. You will also be introduced to data modelling for analytics and basic visualisation.
NSQ – No-SQL vs Relational Databases
The course introduces two no-SQL database paradigms and equips you with skills to design and implement solutions using both databases, as well as the competence to choose the right database for the problem.
ERP – ERP Systems
In ERP Systems, you will learn to analyse, design, code and test company specified programs in the ERP system SAP.
ASE – Statistics and Data Analysis
In Statistics and Data Analysis, you will work with real-world data to understand patterns, test hypotheses, and communicate insights that support engineering and business decisions.