Students explore the concepts and core functions of the Windows operating system as they relate to BISI program requirements. A BISI-focuse... + Read More

Students are provided with an introduction to core and key evolving visualization considerations and techniques applied to multi-dimensional... + Read More

Students learn the important concepts necessary to understand modern LAN and Internet networking with a particular focus on understanding th... + Read More

Students learn to use problem-solving methodologies, critical thinking and hands-on practice to support the design and development of correc... + Read More

In order to get the most out of business data, it is important to ask the right questions. Business principles and practices need to be plac... + Read More

Students are provided with the tools and strategies for managing technical projects. Students use strategies relating to team building, requ... + Read More

Students are provided with a conceptual framework for studying BI systems. This course assists students in understanding the subsystems and ... + Read More

This course extends the knowledge gained in CST2105 by considering methods appropriate for more complex requirements (e.g. Neural Networks, ... + Read More

Students continue their exploration of an enterprise class dbms, with an emphasis on administration, security and performance. A database is... + Read More

CST2100 Strategic Use of Business Intelligence In order to get the most out of business data, it is important to ask the right questions. Business principles and practices need to be placed in their operational context. Students examine legal, ethical and strategic uses of BI by businesses, to make sound decisions. Communications skills are refined to comprehend the client's requirements and provide guidance to appropriate solutions. In-class assignments and discussions along with case studies and group presentations explore how businesses use BI to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. Predications of future applications are debated.

CST2101 Business Intelligence Programming Students learn to use problem-solving methodologies, critical thinking and hands-on practice to support the design and development of correct computer programs to meet client requirements, using Python, Java and JavaScript. Basic programming constructs are implemented. Students also explore web-based applications.

CST2102 Database Analytics Students develop knowledge of object-relational database management system software, relational database design including normalization, design implementation in an enterprise class dbms and writing SQL queries. This material positions the student to better understand software and models generated. Students install an enterprise version of a major dbms, such as Oracle, then create users, assign basic privileges, create tables, insert data, specify indexes and write basic to intermediate SQL queries. Students write queries involving inner and outer joins, aggregation, materialized views, Top-n results, subqueries, correlated subqueries, rollups, cubes, set operations, substitution variables and a variety of relevant functions (e.g., regression coefficients, string manipulation, output formatting, correct null value handling). Transaction control commands and triggers are introduced.

CST2103 Networking Strategies for Business Intelligence Platforms Students learn the important concepts necessary to understand modern LAN and Internet networking with a particular focus on understanding the BI environment. Topics include a detailed study of the terminology and concepts related to the implementation, operation, basic structure and design of modern converged networks; layered communications models; IP addressing and subnetting, and industry network standards and protocols (with an emphasis on TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet). The use of common networking tools to diagnose and troubleshoot typical network problems is explored and practiced in a lab environment. The major components of a BI network are examined in depth from a networking perspective. Students practice and apply their networking skills and knowledge to the BI world in a lab environment by planning, implementing, deploying, testing and troubleshooting a network that incorporates the major BI components. Students are introduced to a structured approach to identifying and resolving network issues in a BI environment.

CST2105 Data Science Foundations for BISI Students A focused examination of major data science techniques (regression, clustering, classification, and association)is provided. Analysis frameworks are also examined using a market leading model and software.

CST2107 Operating System Component of Bi Platforms Students explore the concepts and core functions of the Windows operating system as they relate to BISI program requirements. A BISI-focused review of Linux is provided as required.