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MS5104 Module Outline 2223
MS5104 Module Outline 2223
Prescribed Text
Goodwin P. and G. Wright, Decision Analysis for Management
Judgement, 5th Edition, John Wiley and Sons publishers, 2014.
Core Text
Supporting Texts
Business Intelligence, Analytics and Data Science, 4th Edition, by
Ramesh Sharda, Dursun Delen and Efraim Turban, published by
Pearson in 2018.
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Units Readings
Topic 1: Introduction to
Decision-Making in a Business Context
• Define decision-making and its characteristics
Ch 1, Goodwin &
• Explain the decision-making process and potential
Wright
barriers in a business analytics context
Supplementary
• Describe various approaches to decision-making
Readings
• Examine a case study and critically evaluate decision-
making process
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Assessment *Details on the CA will be given during the term. To avail of the
associated marks each student must submit the assignment by the date
indicated (to be announced). Late submissions will not be accepted.
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