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Business Analytics for Executives

May 7 - 8, 2018

Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset

Welcome to the Business Analytics for Executives short course!
We are thrilled to welcome you to NYU Stern.

To prepare for this program, make sure that you navigate this site thoroughly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the program manager, Jenny Yuan. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Welcome Letter from Faculty

Welcome to Business Analytics for Executives: Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset. We are looking forward to working with you during your two days at Stern, May 7 - 8, 2018. While the program speaks to a wide range of business analytics challenges, it will focus on two primary ones...
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Program Snapshot

Where
Tisch Hall
40 W 4th Street
New York, NY 10012

Classroom: Tisch 415
Mealspace: Tisch 413
When
Breakfast will be available at 8:30 am.

Class will start promptly at 9:00 am.
What
Remember to bring a form of identification with you to gain access into the building.

Dress code for the program is business casual.

Program Agenda

Breakfast, lunch and breaks will be provided along with a happy hour on the first day.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

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Day 1: Morning

9:00am - 10:30am

Introduction: What Can (and Can’t) Analytics Do?

11:00am - 12:30pm

Building an Analytical Mindset

Day 1: Afternoon

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Looking at Data: Descriptive Analysis

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Looking at Data: Multivariate Analysis

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Happy Hour

Day 2: Morning

9:00am - 10:30am

Working with Data: Regression Tools

11:00am - 12:30pm

Working with Data: Regression Tools

Day 2: Afternoon

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Correlation, Causality, and the Limits to Data

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Decision-Centric Organizations

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Program Conclusion and Evaluation

Required Reading

Please make sure to read through all the readings and cases provided. In addition, take note of any important instructions or questions.

> Boston Beer Co., Inc.
You should only read pp. 1-8 (non-financial information).

> Ratio Analysis Memo

> Ratio Analysis of Boston Beer Companies
Why is Boston Beer Company's Return on Equity (ROE) so high? Is it sustainable?

> Dataset on Success of an Organization's Job Offer Acceptance Rate
Explore the dataset without using any regression or similar approaches to see what patterns - if any - emerge in the data. Familiarize yourself with the data.

> Data Analytics Simulation: Strategic Decision Making
If you do not have an account with Harvard Business Publishing, you will have to register as an authorized student on the site. Read the pre-reading and explore the data online before class (do not submit any decisions).

Pre-Program Questionnaire

Please fill out this mandatory pre-program questionnaire to help us and the faculty better meet your goals for this program.

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Program Logistics

Logistics & Directions
Joining us from out of town? There are many transportation and accommodation options in New York City.

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What to Expect
Here is a quick snapshot and breakdown of what happens before, during and after a short course.

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FAQ
Have a question? Refer to our FAQ page for answers! If your question is not listed, please contact the Program Manager.

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Meet the Team
Here is a quick glance of the team members dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible.

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Questions?

If you have further questions or require assistance with the program, do not hesitate to reach out to the program manager, Jenny Yuan, either by phone or email at:

(E) jyuan@stern.nyu.edu
(P) +1-212-998-2724

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