Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit is intended to provide students with a framework for understanding business intelligence reporting systems with particular focus on the evolutionary process of developing an OLAP-based business intelligence system.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will:

• understand the scope and application of OLAP technology and business intelligence systems;
• have knowledge of the major approaches to the development of business intelligence and reporting systems;
• be able to design simple multi-dimensional databases;
• be able to develop a simple business intelligence system using an OLAP tool;
• be able to develop a simple reporting system;
• be able to communicate and foster realistic expectations of the role of OLAP technology and business intelligence systems in management and decision support.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Peter O'Donnell

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 1 hr laboratory/wk

Prerequisites

One of FIT9003, BUS5071, IMS9003 or equivalent

Prohibitions

IMS5004

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit5093/