Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Analytics research covers a wide range of methods, tools, and applications areas. This course, arranged in a seminar mode, focuses on a current topic in analytics research. Special emphasis is placed on preparing and delivering a research presentation through which each student teaches some aspects of the topic to the rest of the class. After the course, the student (i) has gained a thorough understanding of the state-of-the art work on a current topic in analytics research and (ii) has learned how to prepare and deliver a research presentation. 

Credits: 6

Schedule: 15.04.2025 - 28.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eeva Vilkkumaa, Juuso Liesiö

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

Eeva Vilkkumaa 

Juuso Liesiö 

firstname.lastname(at)aalto.fi 

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in class, presentation, preparing, evaluating, and working on home assignments.

  • applies in this implementation

    Estimated workload:  

    • Preparing presentation, grading home assignments (41h) 

    • Sessions (39h) 

    • Preparation for sessions (32h) 

    • Preparing and acting as an opponent (18h) 

    • Home assignments (32h) 


DETAILS

Study Material
Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
Details on the schedule