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Business Forecasting - BBA315

This unit introduces students to forecasting techniques with practical applications to business situations. The emphasis is on identifying appropriate forecasting methods to resolve specific problems. This unit also considers the analysis and interpretation of real data using a simple computer statistical package. Qualitative aspects of forecasting are introduced and techniques such as the Delphi forecasting method and scenario planning are reviewed. Students who complete the unit successfully should be able to use their forecasting skills in a business environment to make a useful contribution to an organisation's activities.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Dr Hamin Hamin
Prerequisites:

36cp and (STAT170 or STAT171Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ECON361
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce; Economics

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Marketing and Management

Faculty of Business and Economics

Timetable Information

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