EDD 7201 - Understanding and Utilizing Big Data in Higher Education

Candidates in this course will learn to utilize big data for decision-making in higher education, particularly in relation to developing long-term, evidence-based institutional goals. The course will examine the use of big data to inform student success, including graduation and retention; student learning outcomes; student dispositions and engagement; student support services; faculty, staff, and administrator effectiveness and engagement; learning process improvements; university-community and global partnership development; financial decision making, and marketing and management strategies. Candidates will learn how to apply design theories and engage in data analysis for institutional improvement. Candidates in this course will also explore the challenges to utilizing macro-level data, including issues with privacy, safety, and security.

Hours:
3