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The decision sciences and quantitative methods and modeling majors are designed to train students in the application of mathematical models and decision making in business, industry, and government. An MBA program in decision sciences and an MS program in Quantitative Methods and Modeling are offered. Both provide students with the concepts and skills that form the fundamental base of knowledge essential to quantitative-decision-making professionals in today’s business environment.
The MBA program in decision sciences is designed primarily for those who employ operations research methods in an applied discipline or who are responsible for managing or interfacing with an operations research department. The MS program in quantitative methods and modeling is designed to provide a broad spectrum of basic quantitative skills. The MBA and MS programs are given within the Department of Statistics and Computer Information Systems.
Major Courses (12 credits)
| Required | ||
| Introduction to Quantitative Modeling | 3 credits | |
Simulation Modeling and Analysis | 3 credits | |
Choose two courses from (6 credits):* | ||
| Principles of Database Management Systems | 3 credits | |
| Basic Software Tools for Data Analysis | 3 credits | |
Stochastic Processes for Business Applications ( ) | 3 credits | |
Special Topics in Operations Research (formerly ) | 3 credits | |
Data Mining for Business Analytics ( ) | 3 credits | |
| Applied Regression Analysis | 3 credits | |
| Applied Probability | 3 credits | |
*The student may select one 3-credit course from Department of Statistics and Computer Information Systems or one 3-credit quantitative course from outside the department. Selecting the course from outside the department requires the approval of the advisor.