Study Guide

Objective

Students understand, what "Data-driven" refers to: the utilization of data to inform or enhance processes, decision making, and even the revenue model, and they see the importance of using systematically and methodically data to power business decisions. Students also see the possibilities to gain competitive advantages by efficiently utilizing data in the business. Students also gain the basic understanding on SAP's data management capabilities.

Content

- Data available in ERPs ystems
- Management with data
- Where to use analytics (operative, tactical/strategic)
- Interactive reporting
- Tools and methods

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The coursework meets with several of the six criteria below. The assignment shows satisfactory performance in three or more of the criteria.

The following criteria are used for assessing the coursework (lecture involvement, discussion, written assignments and discussion leaders).
• The student shows an understanding of the relevant course content in relation to the contents of the articles, lectures and discussion.
• Student texts/presentations demonstrate an understanding of the source/article or other materials/lecture content and an ability to select, interpret and justify key messages in a grounded manner.
• The student shows interconnections between the proposed concepts and current business practice, showing abilities of reflection, evaluation and discussion.
• The student shows professional initiative, active participation and responsibility in both individual and team work.
• The student shows the ability to collect valid knowledge for his/her topic from outside the course sources by using scholarly search tools, by questioning current business practice and by practicing source critique.
• Student assignment is written in line with academic writing practice and instructions for Master’s Thesis, using the Harvard Referencing system, with references both in the text as well as reference list. The texts are written in coherent, fluent English.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The coursework meets with most of the above criteria.
Additionally the assignment shows good quality performance in three or more of the criteria or otherwise good interpretation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The coursework meets with all the above six criteria. Additionally the assignment shows excellence in three or more of the above criteria or otherwise deviating excellence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The coursework meets with several of the six criteria below. The assignment shows satisfactory performance in three or more of the criteria.

The following criteria are used for assessing the coursework (lecture involvement, discussion, written assignments and discussion leaders).
• The student shows an understanding of the relevant course content in relation to the contents of the articles, lectures and discussion.
• Student texts/presentations demonstrate an understanding of the source/article or other materials/lecture content and an ability to select, interpret and justify key messages in a grounded manner.
• The student shows interconnections between the proposed concepts and current business practice, showing abilities of reflection, evaluation and discussion.
• The student shows professional initiative, active participation and responsibility in both individual and team work.
• The student shows the ability to collect valid knowledge for his/her topic from outside the course sources by using scholarly search tools, by questioning current business practice and by practicing source critique.
• Student assignment is written in line with academic writing practice and instructions for Master’s Thesis, using the Harvard Referencing system, with references both in the text as well as reference list. The texts are written in coherent, fluent English.