EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY 
SBL1400: Introduction to Business Analytics 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026 
 
Part 01. Topic Summary and Exam Tips 
Part 02. Practice Exam Questions and Answers 
Part 03. Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 04. Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
 
The 24/7 Online Support You Deserve
Need to reach out to us with questions or for help? You’ll connect with a private tutor who is extremely passionate about the unit to provide assistance and help ensure that you’re on the right track to graduating.
 
Looking for more study resources?
Find out about all the services and resources available for students at Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University - Introduction to Business Analytics (SBL1400)

$35.00

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Edith Cowan University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Unit Code	SBL1400
Unit Name	Introduction to Business Analytics
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	66

A comprehensive and easy-to-understand set of notes covering all lecture content and examinable topics for SBL1400: Introduction to Business Analytics at Edith Cowan University. These colour-coded notes are organised in an understandable way. They offer vital information about exam format, what will be on the exam, and key concepts you should focus your studies on. Concepts and principles are not simply named or described in passing but are described thoroughly. You can use these notes as a reference, to understand the topics better and improve your grades in the final examination!

The unit provides students with a basic understanding of business analytics using MS Excel and other data mining tools to support data driven business decisions. It aims to provide students with an early appreciation of the fundamentals of using analytic skills to enhance reasoning in business decision-making across various business disciplines, and to solve complex problems through anticipating change and managing risk factors, considered essential knowledge for a business graduate.

✔ On completion of this unit students should be able to:

Identify and interpret problems using a systematic approach to business decision making.
Identify appropriate techniques to appropriately assist in solving business problems across different business disciplines.
Perform basic analysis using Excel as a business decision making tool.
Outline the value and limitations of using an analytical approach to business decision making.

✔ Unit Content:

Introduction to business analytics.
Understanding the data driven business decision making process.
Application of data analytics in marketing, human resource management, accounting, finance and sports industries.
Data types and descriptive statistics.
Text mining and sentiment analytics.
Using Excel: Data visualisation and dashboard design.
Introduction to AI-supported data analysis.
Communicating analytical interpretation in a professional and ethical manner within a business decision making context.

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
ACC1100	Accounting I
ACC2250	Accounting II
ACC2350	Cost Accounting
ACC2700	Financial Reporting Standards
ECF1110	Economics I
ECF1120	Finance I
ECF2210	Capital Markets
ECF2222	Corporate Finance
ECF2226	Investment Finance
ECF3120	Financial Modelling
ECF3312	Financial Institutions Management
LAW1100	Legal Framework I
LAW2410	Income Tax Framework II
MAN1100	Management
MKT1600	Marketing Principles and Practices
MKT2605	Promotional Marketing
SBL1300	Business Environments and Markets
SBL1400	Introduction to Business Analytics

Edith Cowan University - Introduction to Business Analytics (SBL1400)

INFORMATION

UNIT DESCRIPTION

RELATED UNITS