Certificate Course on Statistics for Decision Making by Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar [3 months]: Register by Jan 8!

The 3-month Certificate Course on Statistics for Decision Making is organized by Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar.

About BGU

Birla Global University is a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It was founded by Basant Kumar Birla and Sarla Birla.

About the Course

This certificate course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of statistical data analysis and its relevance in business and develop an understanding of the quantitative techniques from statistics.

A particular emphasis is placed on developing the ability to interpret the numerical information that forms the basis of decision-making in business. Most of the examples are drawn from a variety of business applications.

This course introduces business statistics and fundamental aspects of decision-making. It examines aspects of business and marketing with regards to basic statistical analysis.

Participants will be provided with the theoretical concepts, tools, and methods of statistics as well as the opportunity to work through example problems related to business.

This specially designed course also focuses on the scientific and technical ways of data analysis by using advanced software tools.

Course Objective

• To develop the participant's ability to deal with qualitative and quantitative issues in business.
• To exhibit a scientific way of statistical data analysis by using advanced software tools for decision making.
• To have a proper understanding of Statistical applications in Business and Management.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction and Descriptive Statistics (6 hours)

Objective: To provide an introduction to Statistics

• Introduction to statistics, basic idea of data and information, Measures of Central Tendencies, Measures of Dispersion or Variability, & Applications in Decision Making
• Methods of Displaying Data, Exploratory Data Analysis

Module 2: Concept of Probability, Random Variables and Probability Distribution (6 hours)

Objective: To provide a basic knowledge of Probability and related concepts, and use of Probability in solving business problems

• Concept of Probability, RVs and theoretical distributions, and Its applications in solving business problems
• Calculate expected values to evaluate multiple outcomes of a business decision

Module 3: Statistical Inference-I (6 hours)

Objective: To provide the concept of Sampling and Estimation and its applications

• Concept of Sampling, sampling procedures, and sampling distribution with applications
• Concept of estimation, point and interval estimation of mean with business applications

Module 4: Statistical Inference II and Non-Parametric Methods (8 hours)

Objective: To provide knowledge on Hypothesis Testing and its an application in business decision making

• Concepts of Hypothesis Testing, Types of Error, One-Tailed and Two-tailed tests , p-Value, small sample (t), and large sample (z) tests
• Hypothesis Test of Analysis of Variance (One-Way and Two-Way)
• Non-Parametric methods: Chi-Square Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test

Module 5: Correlation and Regression Analysis (10 hours)

Objective: To provide the concept of simple and multiple Correlation and Regression.

• Correlation Analysis: Concept of simple correlation, KPCC, SRCC, Multiple Correlation
• Regression Analysis: Concept of Linear Regression and use of linear regression model for prediction, Concept Multiple Regression and use of multiple regression model for prediction

Module 6: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting (4 hours)

Objective: To provide the concept of Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Techniques.

• Time Series Analysis: Concept of Time Series data, Seasonality, and Cyclical behavior.
• Trend Analysis: Linear Trend, Non-Linear Trend(Parabolic and Exponential Trend)

Note:

• All the above statistical techniques for decision-making will be discussed using MS-Excel, Excel Solver, SPSS, and R S/w.
• Classes will be conducted on Friday/Saturday in the evening hours.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Describe and discuss the key terminologies, concepts, tools, and techniques used in business statistical analysis
• Critically evaluate the underlying assumptions of analysis tools
• Discuss critically the uses and limitations of statistical analysis
• Acquire problem-solving ability of complex business decisions, quantitative literacy, and critical thinking in seeking solutions to complex business problems
• Conduct basic to advanced statistical analysis of data related to any business using S/w

Target Participants

Students, Researchers, Academicians, Corporate Professionals

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline or above

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, the certificate would be issued by Birla Global University

Duration and Timings of the Course

40 Hours [3 Months: January-April, 2022]

Course Fee

Rs.6,000/-+ Rs.1080/- (GST 18%) = Rs.7080/- per participant

Mode of Delivery

The classes will be scheduled on an online platform (Zoom / Google Meet)

How to Register?

• Interested participants can register for the course through this link.
• The brochure is available here.

Registration Deadline

Jan 8, 2022

Click here to view the official notification for the Certificate Course on Statistics for Decision Making by Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar.

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