Diploma in Data Analytics

The main aim of the Diploma in Data Analytics is to give students the knowledge and practical insight into the workings of the business analytics industry. In particular, students will get an insight into how big data is managed and useful information extracted to better make informed decisions. Holders of the Diploma will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the major concepts in big data management. 

The Diploma in Data Analytics aims to:

• Develop students’ competence and practical skills in big data management.
• To lay the foundation for future pathway and continuing professional development.
• To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of big data management as it relates to the wider business context
• The knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of business analytics and a wide range of careers in business, finance, marketing, logistics and administration.

Graduates of the Diploma in Data Analytics should be able to provide pivotal support to various departments within an organisation across all industries. In particular, their practical knowledge of the big data management and its application in the business environment will make Graduates of the Diploma in Data Analytics valuable members of any organisation.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
 

• Demonstrate relevant business analytics knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of big data management which will equip them with an awareness of the operation of analytics in all aspects of their careers
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying analytical issues and know how to use the their knowledge effectively across a range of problems
• Interpret situations which require analytical input and contribute meaningful and calculated solutions in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audience
• Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
• Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving problems
• Take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development
• Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations

Denotes AWS-Amazon Web Services certification. Students may advance themselves to attempt the AWS Certification examination and will be awarded a certificate meeting the AWS Educate Certification examination requirement.

Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements and each module is assessed by:

• Continuous assessment, Formative and Summative Assessments
• Any combination of class participation, group or individual applied assignments, online quizzes/online tests, portfolios.
• Each module consists of two Online Tests (40%) and an Individual Applied Assignment (60%)

Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade of 40%, students will be permitted one retake attempt in each failed assessment, and failure of this retake will require students to re-module the failed module(s) again in full prior to an additional retake attempt.

The course is successfully completed upon fulfilling the course and module duration. Students will attend the scheduled number of study terms for the timetable provided and successfully completing all the modules in the course.

Prospects may enrol into individual modules as a short course fulfilling both the admissions and assessment requirements. Students are given the flexible learning option to study at their own pace by taking the required modular courses that make up the various certificates to meet their needs.

• Students will receive a Micro certificate/ Nano degree.
• Each micro certificate/nano degree is a recognition of the knowledge and skills students have required, making them ready for certain types of job roles.
• Students can complete any modules in any order at their convenient time that will stack up towards a Diploma qualification.

BYOD- Bring Your Own Device

Students are expected to:

• Own software for MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and MS WIN 10 operating system
• Provide their own computer having the following configuration

STP Holders: 90%
Non-STP Holders: 75%

Minimum Age: 18 years

Local students shall possess one of the following:

• At least two passes in GCE ‘A’ Level
• International Baccalaureate (24 points)
• Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field

International students shall possess one of the following:

• Completion of Year 12 High School Qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries
• Completed International Baccalaureate (24 points)
• Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in any field in respective home countries

AND

Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following (except Mandarin programmes):

• Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level
• Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
• Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 12 in home country, etc.) will be assessed on a case by case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.