Knowledge

The student...

is able to understand how organizations make decisions and the different decision-making theories and models.
can define key concepts related to the visual analytics process, visualization tools, and the different visualization theories and techniques for end-user and organizational solutions.
is able to explain how visual analytics and Big Data can improve decision-making and create value for organizations.

Skills

The student...

is able to assess, acquire, and prepare real-world data for visual analytics efforts.
has the ability to interpret data adequately organizational solution plans.
is able to model complex end-user products such as reports, visualization and dashboards, and respective outputs.
can create visual analytics end-user solutions using leading visualization tools and programming languages.
is able to demonstrate the organizational value of various visualization techniques and models.

General competence

The student...

is able to conduct a full visual analytics plan and related processes to support decision-making in an organization.
can reflect upon the different models, theories and frameworks for technology integration from a visual analytics perspective.
is able to critically evaluate ethical issues related to the use of advanced visual analytics.
is able to evaluate and professionally communicate the results to business and domain experts.

Subject description MB221

Advanced Visual Analytics