MSIS 685 - Introduction to Big Data Analytics

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
With the surge of the Internet, social networking, and IoT technologies, there’s an unprecedented influx of data accessible to individuals and organizations alike. Effectively utilizing this data is vital for businesses aiming to thrive in the contemporary big data domain. However, collecting, storing, and analyzing this data isn¿t straightforward and requires specific tools and skills. This course delves into the principles and methods for effective data collection, storage, processing, and analysis, with a specific emphasis on handling large datasets. The goal is to help students acquire practical knowledge of big data technologies while familiarizing them with related tools, applications, and platforms. Through this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of both the challenges and opportunities in the big data realm, and gain hands-on experience on big data analytics.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-req: MSIS 615 and MSIS 618

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