BUSN 650 - Business Analysis

3 Credits
This course is about gathering, analyzing, and reporting information that aids managers in decision-making. Decision-making begins with identifying what problem needs to be solved and collecting secondary data related to the problem. Often primary data is needed to make decisions, which involves designing a sample, writing a questionnaire, and collecting data. Analyzing primary data requires use of statistical methods including correlation, regression, and multivariate analysis. The decision-making process is completed when research findings and recommendations are presented to management.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 500
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Design samples for primary data collection.
2. Analyze primary data using statistical methods including correlation, regression, and multivariate analysis.
3. Select appropriate research methods and write questionnaires for primary data collection.
4. Gather data from secondary sources related to research problems.
5. Discuss the business research process.
6. Identify information needed to solve business problems and design and write research proposals related to the problems.
7. Present findings of research studies.