MISM 6214 : Business Analytics Capstone Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business
Northeastern University
D’Amore-McKim School of Business
MISM 6214 [01]: Business Analytics Capstone
Summer 24
Course Syllabus
Class Hours and Location: T, R 10:00 – 12:30, Online
Class Website: Canvas
Course Credits: 3
Course Prerequisite(s): : –
Note(s): –
Office Hours: W 10:00 – 11:00, By Appointment
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Course Overview and Description
methods covered over the course of the business analytics program. Students apply the business
analytics knowledge they have gained to collect, visualize, analyze, and manage data from a
real company (or companies). Based on their results, students present a proposal for strategic
actions to be taken by the company with a viable scope. The project is reviewed by peers,
faculty, and external judges from industry
Course Learning Objectives
Course Learning Objectives
(2) explore data, information, scenarios, and cases; (3) conduct research and analysis, apply
ing theories and using data; and (4) provide solutions and recommendations with implications
and impacts. Projects are modeled around (1) business analysis with data, information, or
scenarios and cases; (2) business process, customers, market, product/service performance and
situation analysis; (3) data product assessment and design for company’s strategy; and (4) in
formation infrastructure and business process review for digital transformation for a company
or benchmarking in the industry. Through this project, the course aims to provide students
with improved competencies and skills in: (1) problem-identification and problem-solving; (2)
exploring and using data and information about the situation and its context; (3) applying
theories, concepts; and principles to decipher the root conditions of the issues surfaced; (4) pro
viding salient solutions/resolutions and recommendations for the problems identified. During
the project, foundational competencies and skills are also emphasized, such as: inclusive col
laboration, business communication, critical thinking through reflection-in-action, and project
and client management through incorporating feedback and inquiries. By the end of this course,
students should be able to:
Explain and describe how businesses compete and operate in a dynamic environment through
various written work including case analysis, projects, and exams. These skills include but
are not limited to applying theories, and the use of appropriate analysis in recommendations,
appropriate application of business and opportunity analysis and management science as they
support decision making in fast-moving, innovation environments; incorporation of appropri
ate information technology, data products and work processes as they relate to management
practice.
Apply practical and critical thinking skills required for analysis decision making. Students
will be able to define and analyze business problems and opportunities, identify relevant data
and causes, apply knowledge, and create new products, processes and/or systems through
written work including case analysis, exams and other assignments.
Apply professional level skills including oral and written communications skills, and quanti
tative skills to individual and group presentations, written assignments and peer assessments.
Identify opportunities for strategic transformation by exploiting data and analytics.
Note on Updates
The syllabus may be subjected to changes and updates as needed during the semester. The
course faculty reserves the right to add, remove, and/or modify the syllabus at any time. Any
changes and updates will be noted in the announcement section of Canvas, and the most current
version will be posted on the course website.
Electronic Communication
clearly reflect the contents including the course code such as “MISM 6214 [01] – Project Plan”.
Students are expected to check their university email and course website(s) on a frequent and
consistent basis to ensure they are staying current with all communications.
Academic Integrity Policy
University. The promotion of independent and original scholarship ensures that students derive
the most from their educational experience and their pursuit of knowledge. Academic dishon
esty violates the most fundamental values of an intellectual community and undermines the
achievements of the entire University. For a full description, visit the Northeastern Academic
Integrity Policy at the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) website:
https://osccr.sites.northeastern.edu/academic-integrity-policy/
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Please visit www. northeastern. edu/ ouec for a complete list of reporting options and support
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Classroom Policy on Professionalism and Ethics
Attend all class sessions and on time.
Be prepared appropriately for every class.
Conduct yourself professionally and respectfully during class at all times.
Pay attention to other participants and respect different points of view.
Be actively involved in your group’s activities, deliberations and resolutions.
Refrain from using cell-phones, laptops, and other electronic devices during class.
Note that any electronic recording of the lectures or presentations is not authorized. The
only exceptions will be those authorized in writing by the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
Technology Help
If you have any technical issues or technology questions, please contact:
Northeastern’s IT Help Desk: (617) 373-4357 (xHELP) and/or [email protected]
Groups
Students are randomly assigned to groups of four or five by Canvas for the group activities.
Course Evaluation and Policies
Attendance and Participation
Individual Assignments (Problems and Paper Summary)
Four sets of short assignments, including selected problems, along with a paper will be posted
on Canvas. Students will be required to submit the assignments individually. Each set of
assignments includes:
1. Problems: Quantitative homework assignments.
2. Paper Summary: Review and summary for one assigned published paper.
Individual Assignments Policy: Individual assignments will be graded based on the following
items:
1. Procedure: Demonstrating that you have made good effort used proper concepts, as
sumptions, etc.
2. Presentation: Providing organized – typed or clearly written – in reasonable size.
Note A: All assignments must be submitted on Canvas.
Note B: No late submission will be accepted unless prior permission.
Note C: Assessment is based on the individual assignments rubric.
Group Project
apply course concepts to a real-world problem. The package deliverables for the group final
project are written report, oral presentation at the end of the semester, presentation slides,
datasets, and other materials. The details of the project and deliverables will be posted on
Canvas in a separate note. Students will work together on the project in groups of four or five.
Grade Breakdown
Attendance and Participation 5%
Individual Assignments (Problems and Paper Summary) 20%
Project Plan 10%
Project Work-in-Progress Report 20%
Project Final Report and Presentation 45%
