Big Data - Aligning Strategy, Analytics & Operations

Big data, if harnessed correctly, can help businesses use their data to make better decisions, streamline operations, and improve customer satisfaction.

On this online microcredential, you’ll develop the essential skills and knowledge to successfully lead and deliver benefits from big data implementation. Work through engaging modules at your own pace, starting any time from 7 October 2024 onwards with three specified assessment hand-in dates over the academic year.

Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify where value can be realised from big data solutions, helping you become an asset in the workplace.

If you would like to first build your foundation of knowledge on big data, we recommend you take this three-week short course.

Develop your leadership skills

On this microcredential, you’ll develop your leadership capability, confidence, and competence to plan, lead, and manage big data solutions.

You’ll gain skills and knowledge in identifying where value can be realised from big data within your organisation. Experts will guide you through a “playbook” of all the necessary business activities an organisation needs to consider when making investment decisions in big data solutions.

Gain an understanding of big data concepts

You’ll gain a solid introduction to big data concepts before moving onto the applications of big data.

Through this exploration, you’ll learn how to develop a big data strategy, how to set up and/or scale your analytics capability and competency, and understand what the operational impacts are for using and managing big data for a competitive advantage.

Understand how the applications of big data can impact your organisation

Next, you’ll look at the impacts of introducing big data solutions into your organisation.

You’ll unpack what some of the key additional responsibilities are from collecting, using, and managing big data and how you can navigate this to reduce disruption in your workplace.

With this knowledge, you’ll know how to strategically plan for big data solutions.

Understand the governance issues associated with big data solutions

To ensure your big data solutions are managed ethically, professionally, and competently, you’ll gain an understanding of important governance issues associated with big data.

With a mix of learning materials, case studies, and business leader interviews, you’ll develop the confidence and skills necessary to successfully lead big data solutions.

How will the skills I learn help in my career?

The skills you learn in this microcredential will enhance your technical and strategic abilities but also position you as a leader capable of driving significant value and innovation within your organisation.

You’ll gain expertise in harnessing big data effectively, making you a valuable asset in any workplace. You’ll also learn how to utilise your knowledge of big data concepts to manage data for a competitive advantage in your organisation.

How will I be assessed?

You’ll be assessed through a comprehensive 2000-word piece where you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of big data concepts covered in the course.

When you feel ready, you can decide when to complete this assessment. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive your university credits once you’ve handed in your assessment on one of the following select dates:

• Monday 3rd February 2025
• Monday 12th May 2025
• Monday 8th September 2025

What will I receive?

You’ll receive 10 UK level 7 credits in completing this online microcredential. These credits are obtained once you’ve successfully completed your assessment on multiple, select dates.

You can utilise the credits to build towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice.