BDA 508 Predictive Analytics and Forecasting
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of predictive and prescriptive analytics in decision-making. Predictive analytics focuses on the use of data and statistical tools to forecast the likelihood of future outcomes based upon historical data. Prescriptive analytics goes one step further to recommend solutions or new ideas to achieve future goals. Students will explore predictive analytics and descriptive analytics in practice in various contexts and industries.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
BDA500, RES510, BDA502, BDA505, BDA506, BDA507, BDA509, and BDA510 or permission of Program Chair or designate.
Corequisite
None