People Analytics

Catalog description

Covers the use of quantitative data as applied to human capital/people analytics as a way to influence and improve organizational and individual performance. Exposes students to the use of analytics to make decisions about employees and the organization as well as demonstrate the value of analytics systems. Emphasizes the uses of predictive analyses (regression, logistic regression, and relative weights), classification analyses (cluster analyses), impact analyses (ANCOVA, repeated measures ANOVA), utility analyses, and adverse-impact analyses. The course contains theoretical aspects and hands-on applications. Prerequisite: MBA 514.