Python for Business: Hands-On Programming for Future Leaders

This semester, MSc students at NUCB Business School are diving into the first cohort of the newly launched MSBA program (MSc in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence). In Python Programming, taught by Professor Jerome Locson, students build practical coding skills from the ground up, learning to analyze data, automate tasks, and create foundational applications for analytics and AI.

A highlight came on Day 3, when students tackled Forex Trend Analysis and Customer Analysis cases, learning to handle missing data, transform datasets, and manipulate information using Python. Hands-on exercises in Pandas, NumPy, and data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn helped students explore patterns, extract insights, and communicate findings effectively.

The course’s goal is to provide a solid foundation in Python for data-driven decision-making. By mastering coding fundamentals, essential libraries, and exploratory data analysis, students are prepared to tackle complex business problems, collaborate with data scientists, and leverage analytics to become innovative, data-savvy leaders in their organizations.