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  • Level 6
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $680 NZ Domestic
    $1,590 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
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This online course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to business data and decision-making.

When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:

  • Examine the role of data analytics in an organisational context
  • Analyse data requirements and implement queries in an organisational context
  • Apply statistical tools and techniques to support decision-making in an organisational context
  • Discuss the ethical implications associated with data utilisation in an organisational context.

Assessment

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% exam, which you need to attend in person with your own laptop that can run Microsoft Excel and a charger. 

Exam dates

2026 offerings
  • Courses starting Jul - 19 Oct 2026
  • Courses starting Nov - 17 Feb 2027
2027 offerings
  • Courses starting Mar - 16 Jun 2027
  • Courses starting Jul - 18 Oct 2027
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Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

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