Online Business Data Visualization
CIS 310 - Business Data Visualization
Overview
This course is part of the Applied Business Analytics Certificate. Learn more about the certificate here.
In this course you will learn how to build data visualizations that provide insight into the nature of the relationships of interest within the data, as well as how to build visualizations to effectively convey the insights they discover, using contemporary tools. These techniques will enable them to create knowledge that empowers data-based decision making. Visualizations will use data drawn from business operations and business-relevant societal contexts, and include temporal and geospatial data. In many ways, it can be useful to think of this course as a data-visualization-centric communication class which leverages business, data, design, and communication concepts at their intersection.
View syllabusCourse prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. Knowledge of basic mathematical & problem-solving skills is also recommended. Learners should be familiar with the concepts of measures, dimensions, and types of variables in data analytics.
We encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements. Coursework must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. Some course tools are not compatible with 2-in-1 or hybrid laptops (such as Google Chromebooks).
CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology is strongly suggested as a prerequisite for success in this course.
Microsoft Excel is required for this course and not provided by ASU.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Mar. 18, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: On-demand or 8 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Identify when and what visual communication is appropriate to convey a message
- Identify enhancer and obstructer elements of good visualizations
- Recognize the fundamental characteristics of data for visual analysis
- Recognize different techniques for visually exploring and explaining data-based observations
- Build effective data visualizations in Excel and Tableau
- Use data visualizations to facilitate and enable decision making
What to expect in class
Readings, video lectures with examples, community discussions, reflection exercises, application tests, homework, and quizzes
Exams and grading
29%
Homework Assignments
18%
Reflection Questions
14%
Knowledge Quizzes
39%
Application Tests
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
