ODAT5032: Data to Decisions

2026 unit information

Ever wondered how to turn data into dashboards that drive real decisions? This unit combines statistical thinking and visual storytelling to design dashboards that go beyond aesthetics - they deliver meaningful insights to real stakeholders. In this hands-on unit, you will work in a team to tackle a problem of your choice. You will source data, apply analytics, and build interactive dashboards. Your dashboard will bring key metrics, forecasts, and models to life - designed with your audience in mind. Throughout the unit, you will develop the skills to translate complex data into clear, actionable visuals that support decision-making across business, government, and not-for-profit settings. By the end of the unit, you will be able to create dashboards that are insightful, audience-focused, and grounded in statistical reasoning - ready for the kinds of conversations that happen in boardrooms and strategy sessions.

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Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	Familiarity with coding, e.g. in R or Python

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
PG Online Session 1A 2026	Online	Online Program	Outline unavailable

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