Prerequisite(s): INFO 240. Restriction(s): Business Administration Majors, Business Analytics Majors, or Business Analytics Minors only. This is the first course in the business analytics concentration and provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and tools of business analytics for improving business decision making and organization performance. The major topics discussed are: (i) the process of business intelligence and business analytics, (ii) the core concepts of "big data" management, (iii) the principles of data visualization and dashboard design, and (iv) the techniques of predictive analytics. Spreadsheet or commercial software is integrated in all topics. Equivalent course INFO 357 effective through Summer 2023.