Statistics and Data Analysis for Business Administration
The course provides knowledge of classical and modern statistical methods for data analysis as well as its theoretical foundations. Central is understanding of the entire process of analysis from data sources and data collection, data management, estimation, inference, prediction and practical applications. Great emphasis is placed on practical data handling, visualization and analysis through programming in R. Throughout, emphasis is placed on using a critical approach when using statistical methods and interpreting results.
The course is given at day time, full time.
The course forms part of the Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration, but you can also study it as a freestanding course.
Teaching Format
The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, and computer exercises.
Course information
Course description vt-26 pdf, 171.3 kB. (167 Kb)
More information for registered students will be found in Athena.
Teachers spring 2026
Course coordinator
You will find their reception hours in the link above. If you want to visit outside of their reception hours, you are welcome to e-mail them for an appointment.
Assessment
The course is examined through an individual exam and two home assignments, carried out in groups.
- Schedule ST1501 Autumn semester 2025 Day-time 100%
- Schedule ST1501 Autumn semester 2025 Day-time 100%
- Schedule ST1501 Spring semester 2026 Day-time 100%
- Schedule ST1501 Spring semester 2026 Day-time 100%
- Schedule ST1501 Autumn semester 2026 Day-time 100%
- Schedule ST1501 Autumn semester 2026 Day-time 100%
If you have questions about the course, please contact the course coordinators:
Teachers spring 2026
Course coordinators
You will find the teacher´s reception hours in the link above. If you want to visit outside of their reception hours, you are welcome to e-mail him for an appointment.
If you have questions about studying at the Department of Statistics, please contact our study- and career counselor.
