Managing Information for Analytics

Managing Information for Analytics

Delve into the many sources of data, and how to collect, store, and combine data for current and future needs.

Part of the three-program Data Science for Business Strategy series.

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Overview

The third course in the Data Science for Business Strategy series, Managing Information for Analytics introduces the management and technology capabilities that are required to create and manage the information that powers modern data-savvy organizations.

Register for all three programs: Strategic Use of DataData Science Methods & Applications and Managing Information for Analytics to complete your noncredit Certificate in Data Science for Business Strategy in one week, for the bundle price of $9,450.

Presented by Darden Executive Education, UVA Data Science, and UVA McIntire School of Commerce
UVA Data Science   UVA McIntire School of Commerce

 

Intended For

Team Leader, Senior Management, Executive

Focus

Digital Transformation & Data Analytics

Offered as part of a three-program series, Managing Information for Analytics is led by thought leaders from UVA Darden Executive Education, UVA Data Science and UVA McIntire School of Commerce, recognized as experts in data science techniques and tools, and the application of those in the modern business context. The other two programs in this series are:

Each program may be taken as a stand alone course, or you may take all three programs to earn a noncredit Certificate in Data Science for Business Strategy and gain a unique and comprehensive perspective on how data science drives business.

Program Overview

Understand the technologies and management frameworks that are essential for businesses and their leaders to compete and win through analytics and data science powered strategies. Through lectures, case studies, readings, group discussion, and technology demonstrations, you will gain familiarity with modern information management, and develop the confidence to lead your organization into the data-rich future. This program explores:

  • Importance of technology vision and strategy in the creation and management of information pipelines required in modern data-intensive businesses
  • Emerging and expanding technologies such as cloud, containerization, internet of things (IOT) and artificial intelligence and new models such as edge, SAAS and platforms
  • Big data technologies for analytics and operations, including traditional and new data management technologies including data warehouses and data lakes, and solutions from leading providers including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
  • Considerations in designing architectures, managing organizations, and securing information as you lead your team or organization toward becoming an information-enabled digital business.

Session Topics

  • Designing Digital Business
  • Architecting Data Pipelines
  • Technology Trends: Cloud Computing
  • Technology Trends: Big Data & Analytics
  • Big Data Technologies that Enable Analytics Capabilities
  • Big Data Technologies that Support Operational Excellence
  • The Future: Big Data Architecture & Enterprise Analytics
  • The Future: AI & Automation
  • Digital Platforms
  • Integrating IoT in Business Operations

Impact & Outcomes

  • Develop a technology vision for your organization and determine which of the four operating models will help you meet your goals
  • Build omnichannel capabilities for seamless customer experiences
  • Maximize your cloud computing resources to ensure secure data pipelines
  • Understand how big data impacts people, process and technology, and enables predictive, descriptive and prescriptive analytics at the enterprise level.
  • Explore the various data management technologies and which could support your organization’s analytical needs
  • Understand the impact of AI on business and society
  • Integrate digital platforms into your strategy to expand your reach and influence
  • Understand the implications of adopting IoT technology and how to process the data produced by those devices

Participants

Designed for both business professionals who are looking to increase their knowledge of data science and how it can help them in their current roles, and business leaders who are looking to create data-savvy teams and improve the performance of their departments and the company overall. We encourage strategic leaders, business analysts and IT managers from across your organization to attend together to improve overall data collaboration.

Certificates

The Managing Information for Analytics program program counts as one program toward a noncredit Certificate in Data Science for Business Strategy. Complete this program and the other two qualifying programs to earn your certificate.

Faculty

Stefano Grazioli

Professor, General Faculty, Director, M.S. in the Management of Information Technology Program

Jingjing Li

Assistant Professor of Commerce

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Rajkumar Venkatesan

Ronald Trzcinski Professor of Business Administration

Location

Darden School of Business  
100 Darden Blvd.  
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903

As a participant of this program, materials and some meals are included in your program fee.

 

Accommodations

Lodging is included with the program fee and will be provided for participants at:
Hyatt Place
2100 Bond Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Hotel accommodations includes breakfast, wifi, and free parking at the hotel.

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Darden Executive Education is provided by the University of Virginia
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