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A high priority for many organizations today is the transformation of an enormous amount of available data into usable information. Consequently, many companies are looking for individuals who are well-versed in modeling, statistical analysis, and computer information systems as the job market for people who have the ability to deal effectively with information is expanding at a tremendous pace. The Master of Science in Quantitative Methods and Modeling program
The MS in quantitative methods and modeling (QMM) is a 30-credit program. The QMM program is designed to provide a broad spectrum of basic quantitative skills; thus, the required specialization courses span the areas of operations research, statistics, and computer information systems. The flexible elective requirements permit the creation of a fivefour-course quantitative sequence tailored to a student's professional and/or educational objectives. Students also have the option of doing a graduate internship. The list of preliminary and specialization courses is given below.
The MS program conforms with the DHS - STEM program so that international students who graduate from the MS/QMM program may be eligible for an additional 17-month extension on their optional practical training (OPT).
English Language Proficiency* | |||||||||||
Students who completed their undergraduate education in a non-English speaking country will be required to take non-credit bearing modules in Grammar Troubleshooting and American English Pronunciation Preliminary Courses (7.5 - 9 credits) Students with an appropriate background will be able to reduce the number of credits in preliminary requirements. Grades in 8000-level courses are not calculated in the grade point average. English language modules offered by the Division of Continuing and Professional Studies are required for non-native English speakers, and . These modules may be waived based on a waiver exam. The modules are not required for students who completed a four-year degree in an English-speaking country. | |||||||||||
Preliminary Courses (8.5 - 10 credits) Students with appropriate academic background will be able to reduce the number of credits in preliminary requirements. | |||||||||||
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| Calculus for Applications I* | 3 credits4 credits | |||||||||
| Financial AccountingReporting | 3 credits | |||||||||
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| Firms in the Global EconomyFundamentals of Microeconomics | 1.5 credits | |||||||||
| Managerial StatisticsApplied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions | 3 credits | |||||||||
*MTH 2610 is an undergraduate course. Entering students are strongly encouraged to complete a minimum of three credits of calculus before starting the MS program in order to waive this math requirement. | |||||||||||
Courses in Specialization (31.5 credits) | |||||||||||
Required (18 credits) | |||||||||||
| Business Communication I | 1.5 credits | Courses in Specialization (30 credits)Required (16.5 credits)|||||||||
| Information Systems for Managers I | 1.5 credits | |||||||||
| Principles of Database Management Systems | 3 credits | |||||||||
| Introduction to Quantitative Modeling | 3 credits | |||||||||
| Simulation Modeling and Analysis | 3 credits | |||||||||
| Regression and Forecasting Models for Business Applications | 3 credits |
| Basic Software Tools for Data Analysis (
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| Applied Regression Analysis | 3 credits | |||||||||
Electives Electives (13.5 credits) Five courses to be selected with approval of the department advisor.It is recommended that the student select at least one coursethree credits in each of the three areas: OPR, STA, and CIS. A maximum of three courses mayof 9 credits may be selected from any one area. StudentsWith approval of the department adviser students may select showCourse | BUS 9801 - BUS 9803 graduate Internship or an approved quantitatively oriented course offered outside the department. |
* Effective for all MS-Quantitative Methods and Modeling students admitted in spring 2016 or later. Students
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admitted prior to spring 2016 should consult their preliminary course evaluation and/or waiver exam results, since other requirements and conditions may apply.
** Formerly ACC 9110 Financial Accounting ; new course title effective Spring 2017.
*** Formerly ECO 9730 Fundamentals of Microeconomics; new course title effective Spring 2017.
+Formerly STA 9708 Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions; New course title effective Spring 2017.