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Learning Outcomes
1. | Evaluate the scope and application of business intelligence and decision support and the underlying technologies; | ||
2. | Design multidimensional data models and implement them using star schemas; | ||
3. | Investigate and review the various extraction, transformation and loading methods utilised in a data warehouse environment; | ||
4. | Critically review the various reporting solutions supported by data warehouses; | ||
5. | Evaluate the maintenance and performance requirements and associated tasks in a data warehouse environment; | ||
6. | Design governance mechanisms for the development and management of business intelligence and data warehouse systems, justifying recommendations in the context of an organisation or organisation typology; and | ||
7. | Productively mediate processes in group activities and elucidate personal accountability and responsibilities for shared outcomes, and collaboratively communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | Multiple Choice Test | 20% |
Assignment | Short Answer Written Assignment | 15% |
Assignment | Practical Exercise | 15% |
Examination | Examination | 50% |
Required reading
SAP BW 7.4-Practical Guide,
Palekar, A., Patel, B. and Shiralkar, S., 2015,
SAP PRESS
SAP Business Intelligence,
Shabazz T. 2012,
Outskirts Press Parker, USA
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