Advanced Data Analytics
Advanced Data Analytics
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme hosted by Varna University of Management, Bulgaria
Objectives of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)
The BIP is hosted by Varna University of Management, Bulgaria and is targeted at university students at all levels of higher education in the field of Social Sciences or Computer Sciences who are who are keen and motivated to delve into the complexities of big data analytics, business intelligence/ data warehousing, encompassing areas such as data interpretation, statistical analysis, application of analytics and data science in business functions, human resource management, and the implications of data use in various contexts. This course targets individuals eager to develop their expertise in handling, analyzing, and applying data-driven strategies in diverse professional fields.
Learning outcomes of the BIP
Upon completion of the module students will be able to:
- Display advanced understanding in leveraging diverse data sources and analytical techniques for informed decision-making across various sectors.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of big data life cycle, online transaction processing, online analytical processing, business intelligence/ data warehousing, data mining, application of data science in financial analysis and human resource management.
- Demonstrate skill in data handling and statistical evaluations.
- Analyse and discern the effectiveness and limitations of different data analytics methods.
- Apply current data analytics research methods for examining issues in social, policy, scientific, finance, business, human resource management, and organisational contexts.
Integrate insights from multiple analyses to create data-driven solutions for intricate problems. - Communicate complex data-driven decisions and their implications effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Indicative content
- Business intelligence/ data warehousing
- Data analytics: definition and significance
- application of analytics in business functions
- Big data analytics – overview
- Data lake, data mart, data warehousing
- Big data life cycle
- Online transaction processing (OLTP)
- Oracle and data warehousing
- Main methodologies that incorporate the development of a data warehouse
- Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
- Data mining –concept, features
- Data visualization
- Data science and the financial analysis
- Data science and human resource management – data-driven human resource management
- Marketing analytics and digital marketing.
Tentative timeframe
Physical component: 27 – 31 May 2024; Agenda
Virtual component: 11 – 12 June 2024
Assessment and completion
Successful completion of the BIP is a result of the following assessment elements: a test and a group project
Number of ECTS: 3
Profile of BIP participants
- Students from EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme who are full-time students in programmes in the field of Social Sciences, incl. Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, or Computer Sciences.
- Academic staff from EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme who are involved directly in teaching related to advanced data analytics and are willing to contribute as teachers in the BIP.
Eligibility of students
- Be registered as students of any of VUM’s partner universities located in the EU, Norway, or Turkey
- Have applied for and obtained approval for participation in Erasmus+ BIP mobility granted by the home institution
- Have English language proficiency corresponding to at least level B1
Minimum BIP requirements
Number of student BIP participants: min.15 students from sending institutions.
Application process
- Student BIP candidates must apply for the Erasmus+ KA131 BIP grant for short-term mobility at their home institution (please contact the International Relations Office of your University)
- Regular staff candidates must apply for the Erasmus+ KA131 teaching grant at their home institution (please contact the International Relations Office of your University)
- The home institution nominates its candidate(s) – home institutions are encouraged to have an internal call
- The candidates can show interest in the BIP and are encouraged to establish contact with VUM Mobility Team (erasmus@vumk.eu) for any questions, support or invitation letters, needed for applying for the grant at the home institution
- Deadline for nominations of a candidate by their home institution to VUM: 19th April 2024
- Nomination/ Confirmation letter from sending institution as proof that applicant is registered full-term student
- Application Form duly filled out by the student
Erasmus+ grant for BIP participants to VUM
Basic Subsistence costs: 70 EUR per day x 7 days (5 + 2 for travel) = 490 EUR
Possible top-ups: Green travel of 50 EUR and Inclusion of 100 EUR
Erasmus+ participants cover, from their own Erasmus+ grant, their travel, accommodation and other costs.