Discussion: Business Analytics, Intelligence and You Business/Data Analytics What are trends in the field? User-friendly data, scalable artificial intelligence, machine learning, the augmented consu

Discussion: Business Analytics, Intelligence and You

Business/Data Analytics

What are trends in the field? User-friendly data, scalable artificial intelligence, machine learning, the augmented consumer.Module 4 Discussion Week 1 ResourcesData and analytics to become 'core business function' in 2021: Gartner (2021)Business analytics workforce development is key to success for companies and professionals (2021)Why business analytics matters (2021)What is business analytics? Using data to predict business outcomes (2020)

Week 1 Discussion Post

Based on the resources provided and your research, discuss how business analytics can be used in your workplace or profession to impact decision-making. Include the skills you possess to promote work in the discipline and those you need to acquire or further develop. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

WEEK 1 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES1st Interactive Response:

·         Analyze another student's application of business analytics and compare/contrast it to your post.

2nd Interactive Response:

·         Analyze another student's skills assessment and compare/contrast it to your post.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.

Business Intelligence

While the concepts have been around since the mid-1800s, the field grew exponentially over the last two decades. It is continuously evolving. But what is it? And how can it work for you?

Module 4 Discussion Week 2 ResourcesHow to explain Business Intelligence (BI) in plain English (2021)What Is Business Intelligence? (2020)How to Become a Business Intelligence Engineer? (2021)Why Business Intelligence is a Big Deal (2021)Important Business Intelligence Skills With Examples (2020)

Based on the resources provided or your research, explain how Business Intelligence is used to support enterprises. Include the skills you possess to promote work in the discipline and those you need to acquire or further develop. (Research Support Required)

This post should be 2 paragraphs in length (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric.

WEEK 2 INTERACTIVE RESPONSES TO CLASSMATES1st Interactive Response:

·         Analyze one student's skills assessment and compare/contrast it to your post.

2nd Interactive Response:

·         Analyze another student's explanation of business intelligence and compare/contrast it to your post.

Each reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 75 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say “I agree” or “That is great”; specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your responses, but it is not required.