This unit explores the use of relational databases and business intelligence in organisations. It is a practical guide to designing, building, and implementing databases to support operational and decision-making objectives. Students will first learn relational database design concepts and the database query language Structured Query Language (SQL) to define and manipulate a database.  They will then proceed to investigate the application of these databases as business intelligence tools, learning about data warehouses, decision support systems, data mining and the emerging concept of "big data".

For business managers, effective database management for supporting organizational intelligence promises significant competitive advantage. This unit uses a well-known, standard database management system to ensure that students have a sound understanding and practical knowledge of this important component of any organisation's information systems portfolio.