Dataanalyse
Masteremne
- Studiepoeng
- 5
- Undervisningssemester Haust
- Emnekode
- HAIS665
- Talet på semester
- 1
- Undervisningsspråk
- English
- Ressursar
- Timeplan
Emnebeskrivelse
Mål og innhold
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical competence in data analytics as a field and professional practice. The course introduces key theoretical and conceptual foundations of data analytics and develops students’ ability to apply the data analytics process, from data collection and preparation to analysis, visualisation, and interpretation. The course will also provide a critical evaluation of analytical approaches, ethical and legal considerations, and effective communication of data-driven insights to diverse audiences.
Content
The course covers core topics including the data analytics lifecycle, data types and sources, data wrangling and preprocessing, basic analytical techniques, and data visualisation. Ethical, privacy, and legal aspects of data analytics are addressed throughout. The course emphasises applied, real-world cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clear communication of analytical reasoning and results.
Læringsutbytte
Upon completion of the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student can
- Explain the fundamentals of Data Analytics as a field and practice, including its role in data-driven decision-making across domains
- Describe the key stages of the data analytics process, including data collection, wrangling, analysis, visualization, and interpretation
- Describe different types of data structures, file formats, and data sources commonly used in analytics work
- Explain theoretical and conceptual foundations underpinning data analytics
- Recognise ethical, privacy, and legal considerations related to data collection, analysis, and use
Skills
The student can
- Apply the data analytics processes to real-world cases, including the stages of collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing data from diverse sources and digital systems and applying selected analytical techniques for exploring, analysing, and interpreting data
- Interpret data visualizations to communicate insights effectively to different stakeholders
- Critically evaluate data analytics approaches, results, and limitations in applied contexts
General Competence
The student can
- Work in interdisciplinary teams addressing organisational and societal challenges using data analytics
Communicate analytical reasoning and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Studiepoeng, omfang
Studienivå (studiesyklus)
Undervisningssemester
Undervisningssted
Krav til forkunnskaper
You must document that you meet both of the following admission requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree, cand.mag. degree, or an equivalent qualification or basic education with a minimum duration of three years / 180 credits
- A minimum of two years of work experience
Particularly extensive and relevant work experience beyond the minimum requirement of two years may, following an individual assessment, replace up to one year of the educational requirement (60 credits).
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Studiepoengsreduksjon
Krav til studierett
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
Compulsory assignments and quizzes given throughout the semester must be completed and approved.
Participation in 80% course seminars.
Approved compulsory requirements are valid for three semesters.
Vurderingsformer
The course uses the following form of assessment:
1) Portfolio, individual (60%):
- Reflection note
- Data Analytics assignment
2) Group project (40%)