Predictive Analytics

The unit is focused on using big data to identify future outcomes and best-assessment of future actions using predictive analytics solutions.  Predictive analytics creates a critical competitive advantage for current businesses using data as their most valuable business asset. Using open source environments (R/Python), collaborative development practices and version control (Git/Github) students are exposed to algorithms and machine learning techniques to capture important trends, predict anomalies and forecast business outcomes. The unit is based upon using real-world scenarios and business data. It equips students with solid theoretical foundation of business analytics and builds practical skills. The unit exposes students to industry-based predictive analytics data from Kaggle.