inline-defaultCreated with Sketch.
inline-defaultCreated with Sketch.
HomeUniversitiesProgramsStudents & Alumni
search
Students
Courses

Data, Analytics & Insights

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , New Zealand
Visit Program Website
Students
Tuition Fee
NZD 4,848
Start Date
2026-07-06
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
18 weeks
Details
About Program
About University
Gallery
Contact School
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Business Management | Data Analytics | Database Management
Area of study
Business and Administration | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 4,848
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-07-06-
About Program

Program Overview

Introduction to MBUA 512: Data, Analytics & Insights

The MBUA 512 course equips students with a solid foundation in relational databases, data analytics, and evidence-based decision-making for business development. Through theoretical and hands-on approaches, students learn database design, querying, analytics, and data visualisation. Real-world applications empower them to harness data-driven insights, fostering strategic growth in both for-profit and not-for-profit contexts.


Course Details

  • Course Code: MBUA 512
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Start Date: 6 July 2026
  • End Date: 8 November 2026
  • Trimester: Trimester 2
  • CRN: 33471
  • Lecture Time: Friday, 2:40 pm
  • Location: Kelburn
  • Fees (Domestic): NZ$2,313.90
  • Fees (International): NZ$4,848.90
  • Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.3 hours per week
  • Points: 15

Entry Restrictions

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: None
  • Restrictions: None

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course will be able to:


  1. Understand the key concepts in database management
  2. Design and implement an effective database
  3. Write and explain effective database queries
  4. Apply and explain the use of analytics in solving business problems
  5. Interpret analytics results for decision making

How the Course is Taught

The course involves attending one weekly in-person lectorial over the whole trimester. Each lectorial session will be 2 hours long. Recordings will be made available.


Assessment

  • Data Modelling and Database Queries: Individual, 20%
  • Data Modeling Assignment: Individual, 30%
  • Analytics Exercises: Individual, 20%
  • Data Analytics Strategy Report (2,500 words): Individual, 30%

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.


What You'll Need to Get

A laptop or PC will be required to complete activities.


Faculty and Course Administration

  • Faculty: Faculty of Commerce & Administration — Wellington School of Business and Government
  • Course Coordinator: Professor Markus Luczak-Roesch
  • Lecturer: Professor Michael Winikoff
  • Course Administrator: Cory Alip

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.


See More