Big Data Analytics (ECON250)
Kyiv School of Economics | Spring 2026
Course Overview
This course teaches analytical SQL using Google BigQuery. Students learn to approach SQL as a powerful analytical tool — working with window functions, cohort analysis, time-series patterns, and techniques that form the backbone of modern business analytics.
Instructor: Oleh Omelchenko (o_omelchenko@kse.org.ua)
Weekly Materials
Week 1: BigQuery Introduction & SQL Foundations
Lectures:
- Introduction to BigQuery — Course overview, BigQuery environment, analytical vs transactional SQL
- What Makes Data Big — The 3 Vs framework, modern data stack
Practice:
- Week 1 Practice Guide — Hands-on BigQuery exercises, creating views and tables
More weeks coming soon as the course progresses.