2009 Course Handbook
BBA315: Business Forecasting
This unit introduces students to forecasting techniques with practical applications to business situations. The emphasis is on identifying appropriate forecasting methods to resolve specific problems. The unit will also consider the analysis and interpretation of real data using a simple computer statistical package. Qualitative aspects of forecasting will be introduced and techniques such as the Delphi forecasting method and Scenario Planning will be reviewed. Students who complete the unit successfully should be able to use their forecasting skills in a business environment to make a useful contribution to an organisation's activities.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year Summer Session - Offered in January-February as part of Summer School program. |
| Staff Contact: | Mr Con Korkofingas |
| Prerequisites: | Admission to BBA or BCom-Mktg or BIntBus and (STAT170 or STAT171) and 36cp |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | ECON361 |
| Unit Designations: | Commerce; Economics |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Business |
Timetable Information
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