Unlocking Potential: Data Analytics in Internal Auditing

Course Description:

This course is designed to strengthen students’ technical and analytical skills while reinforcing core internal auditing concepts, equipping them to effectively manage and analyze data in a variety of assurance and advisory roles. As data becomes increasingly accessible across business functions, developing strong data analytics competencies is essential. The course encourages hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Tableau, as well as emerging AI tools, and covers key topics, including data creation, sharing, analytics, mining, reporting, and storage within and across organizational contexts.

Sample Overall Learning Objectives:

1.Develop an understanding of key terms, concepts, methods, and tools used in data management and analysis within the context of assurance and advisory roles.
2.Acquire, transform, analyze, and visualize data using industry-standard software tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, and emerging AI.
3.Apply data analysis techniques to identify, analyze, and solve problems, supporting effective decision- making in assurance and advisory services.
4.Strengthen critical thinking and problem solving skills through practical application of data analytics.

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