Assessment Overview
Assignment (50% of module mark): Individual Assessment – This is an individual assignment which include
developed Excel dashboard and 2000-word report.
You have been appointed as a Business Analyst in charge of Newcastle United Football Club (FC) performance review. You are expected to submit a report that will critically appraise your chosen department, sector or area of interest for Newcastle United FC by implementing and deploying a Business Intelligence/Data Analytics System (using Microsoft Excel).

Assignment 2 Brief (Individual – 50% of module mark) – [assessing MLO1 & MLO2]
This report should include the following key elements:
1. An introduction to the problem/opportunity statement regarding Newcastle United FC [10%]
2. Theory (from lectures) to link problem/opportunity statement [20%]
3. Evidence of knowledge of key business intelligence/data analytics systems (developed dashboard MS
Excel) [30%][MLO1]
4. Critical analysis and justification of developed dashboard (MS Excel) [20%]
5. Conclusion and recommendations for the successful implementation and use of a BI / DA solution in
Newcastle United FC [10%]
6. Clarity of expression. The report must be supported by academic references and examples and include
a single reference list [10%].
Your report should conform to the following specification:
 Use the MS Excel template provided (insert all required worksheets, including dashboard).
 The assignment should be submitted electronically.