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Unit Overview

Description

The contemporary surge in data availability, paired with technological advancements, has underscored the imperative of harnessing data for enhanced business decision-making. This unit addresses three pivotal aspects of data reporting: data visualisation, data storytelling, and data presentation. Data visualization entails converting raw data into a visually comprehensible format that maximises efficiency and effectively communicates the underlying messages. Data storytelling is the ability to provide informative, engaging and impactful narratives that resonate with business audiences based on the analytical insights derived from the data. Proficient data presentation/communication skills are critical for integrating data visuals and storytelling. These competencies collectively facilitate the delivery of analytical findings in a straightforward, clear, and impactful manner, hence enabling the practical application of data-driven insights.

This unit equips students with essential competencies required to effectively present data and findings to a business audience. Students can identify appropriate data visualisations for different types of data and gain practical experience using different sophisticated analytical tools and techniques to visualise and analyse data in a non-technical manner. A key focus is on the efficient and effective communication of analytical findings, ensuring clarity and comprehensibility in the dissemination of information.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationModeFirst year of offer
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify suitable data visualisations for a variety of data types and sources; (2) produce visuals (graphs, maps, dashboards, scorecards, interactive visuals) using a data visualisation tool; (3) critically evaluate data visualisations based on principles of graphical excellence; and (4) apply effective communication skills (verbal and written) to present technical findings to various audiences.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) visualisation tasks; (2) project; and (3) quizzes. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
TBA
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
48 points
and Successful completion of
STAT1520 Economic and Business Statistics or equivalent
Incompatibility
BUSN5003 Data Storytelling
Advisable prior study
STAT1520 Economic and Business Statistics (ID 397) or equivalent
Contact hours
Up to three hours per week for in-class activities
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.