Big data, Hadoop, and data scientist are all buzzwords that have captured the attention of the industry. Enterprises today are interested in investing in big data programs. The biggest question that executives ask is: Where is the value and ROI? Remember that big data is not a magic bullet; it is a journey and requires maturity and leadership to start and lead an initiative. This course explores the world of information and business. We will start by examining business intelligence, the real-world problems that we deal with every day, the new world of big data, and how all of this comes together.