PGDM Core Subject

Data Visualization with Power BI

Course Objective


Primary Mapping: PO4 (Communication) & PO8 (Lifelong Learning). Textbook: Microsoft Power BI Data Analysis and Visualization by S. Pearson.

 

Evaluation Scheme

  • 6 Assignments: 30 Marks (5 Marks each).
  • Class Participation: 20 Marks.
  • Mid Term: 20 Marks.
  • End Term: 30 Marks.

Session

Session Name

Pre-Reading (Approx. Pages)

Assignment (5M)

1

Dashboard Architecture

Ch 1: Visual Storytelling (pp. 5-25)

 

2

Connecting Data Sources

Ch 2: Getting Data (pp. 30-50)

A1: Source Linking

3

Power Query Mastery - I

Ch 3: Transforming Data (pp. 55-75)

 

4

Power Query Mastery - II

Ch 3: Merging/Appending (pp. 76-95)

A2: Data Cleaning

5

The Star Schema Model

Ch 4: Data Modeling (pp. 100-120)

 

6

DAX Foundations

Ch 5: DAX Basics (pp. 130-150)

A3: Simple Measures

7

Time Intelligence in DAX

Ch 5: YTD/YoY Logic (pp. 151-175)

 

8

Filter Context vs. Row Context

Ch 6: Advanced DAX (pp. 180-200)

A4: Complex DAX

9

Visualizing Trends (Line/Bar)

Ch 7: Basic Visuals (pp. 210-230)

 

10

Mid Term Dashboard Exam

Review Sessions 1-9

Mid Term (20M)

11

Advanced Maps & Geospatial

Ch 8: Map Visuals (pp. 240-260)

 

12

Drill-throughs & Tooltips

Ch 9: Interactivity (pp. 270-290)

A5: Interactive UI

13

Bookmarks & Buttons

Ch 9: Storyline Navigation (pp. 291-310)

 

14

KPI Dashboards for Execs

Ch 10: Executive Reports (pp. 320-340)

A6: KPI Design

15

AI Visuals (Q&A/Key Influencers)

Ch 11: AI Integration (pp. 350-370)

 

16

Row Level Security (RLS)

Technical Note: Data Privacy

 

17

Publishing to Power BI Service

Ch 12: Collaboration (pp. 380-400)

 

18

Automated Refreshes & Gateways

Technical Note: Scheduled Jobs

 

19

Mobile Dashboard Optimization

Manual: Mobile Layout Design

 

20

Final Project Presentation

Portfolio Review

End Term (30M)