Key Takeaways
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Use R functions for statistical analysis
- Be proficient in interactive visual analytics
- Compare and evaluate different business strategies
- Make predictions based on relevant factors
- Make better data-driven decisions
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Individuals with some IT background and would like to learn statistics with the latest tools, e.g. R
- Individuals who have learnt statistics a long while ago and would like to refresh or update their statistics knowledge
- Individuals who have no knowledge or experience in business analytics but would like to explore work opportunities in analytics.
- Organisation users who need to begin their journey to master the state-of-the-art analytics techniques.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge or familiarity with basic statistics and programming will be useful
What to Bring
No printed copies of course materials are issued.
Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptops, tablet etc) with power charger to access and download course materials.
If you are bringing a laptop, please see below for the tech specs:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Operating Systems
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• Windows 7, 8, 10 or
• Mac OS
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Laptop running the latest
version of either Windows or
Mac OS
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System Type
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32-bit
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64-bit
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Memory
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8 GB RAM
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16+ GB RAM
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Hard Drive
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256 GB disk size
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Others
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• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
• Installation permissions (non-company laptops)
• Keyboard
• Mouse/Trackpad
• Display
• Power adapter (laptop battery might run out) |
DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Additional Software Requirements:
• R & R Studio
What Will Be Covered
- Visualising and summarising data for quick insights
- Compare and evaluate different business strategies
- Prediction based on relevant factors
- Industry application examples
Format
Lectures and workshops
Fees & Subsidies
Fees for 2024
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Full Fee |
Singaporeans & PRs
(self-sponsored) |
| Full course fee |
S$4000 |
S$4000 |
| ISS Subsidy |
- |
(S$400) |
| Nett course fee |
S$4000 |
S$3600 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee |
S$360 |
S$324 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$4360 |
S$3924 |
Note:
- All fees and subsidies are valid from January 2024, unless otherwise advised.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- From 1st January 2024, the GST will be increased to 9%.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Join Us
Register now to kick start your learning journey in Statistics
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
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NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
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WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Click HERE for directions to NUS-ISS
In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.