Data Visualisation and Communication for Business Professionals

Postgraduate | 2026

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INFO 5035
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Course ID
203967
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop skills in data visualisation and communicating with data in business contexts. Data types, exploratory data analysis, human side of visualisation: Gestalt principles; choosing effective visuals; designing and constructing effective data displays; the role of preattentive attributes in visualisation; storytelling with data; case studies to illustrate fundamental concepts and best communication practices; data visualisation and communication using Microsoft Office tools and Tableau.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and critically evaluate common data visualisation approaches.
  • Use software to explore data and produce effective graphical displays of varying complexity to gain insights from data.
  • Apply principles of effective communication to storytelling with data in support of business and strategic decision making.

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed INFS5128 Data Visualisation and Communication for Business Professionals at the University of South Australia

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