Advanced Seminar Operations & Technology Management: Business Analytics and its Application in Healthcare

What it is about

In this seminar you will learn how Big Data and Business Analytics are used to solve management problems in healthcare. By the end you will be able to formulate scientific questions, select appropriate datasets and models, and present results scientifically both orally and in writing.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding the scientific research process in Business Analytics with a focus on Healthcare
• Critical analysis and synthesis of academic literature
• Formulation of relevant research questions in healthcare
• Design of data-driven analytical and model-based solution approaches
• Critical evaluation of analytical results
• Scientific communication in presentations and written work

What the module consists of

• SeminarLiterature review, development of a research proposal, presentation and discussion
• Group and individual workIndependent research, data screening and model development

Teaching method

• Student presentationsFostering oral scientific communication and discussion
• Interactive discussionsCritical reflection on the literature and research ideas
• Guided feedback from instructorsSupport in method selection and research design