Data Journalism (part of PDC 1 of Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics & Data Science)
About This Course
Data storytelling is interactive, visually compelling and provides deep business insights. Through this learning unit - Data Journalism, learners will develop competencies in designing and developing interactive dashboards using visual mapping techniques to visualise underlying data patterns in business data.
Total training hours: 30
What You'll Learn
1. Design interactive dashboards using visual mapping techniques to visualise underlying data patterns in business data.
2. Combine related dashboards into data stories to communicate effectively with stakeholders of different cultural background to meet their diverse needs and expectations.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who meet any of the following requirements will be considered for admission:
• A degree (or higher), preferably in IT, Business, Engineering or Mathematics
• A diploma from a local Polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs in IT, Business or Engineering with minimum 2 year(s) of working experience in ICT or related field.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on:
• Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; or
• Supporting evidence of competency readiness.
Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or proficiency test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.