ACC 6710 Data, Analytics and Business Impact

This course explores the exponential growth and ever-changing large complex data and information created by business and society. Data has become so valuable that the World Economic Forum deemed it a new class of economic asset, like oil. Students will study various applications and analytical tools used to derive insight from data, and how experts in accounting, finance and operations utilize big data applications to manage reporting, risk management and compliance. Students learn how different industries leverage the data to impact the bottom line and create a competitive advantage.

Credits

3