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 five-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. 

 

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 may be waived based on a waiver exam.

 

*MTH 8001

 Calculus for Applications I* 3 credits

ACC 9110

 Financial Accounting 3 credits
or  

ECO 9730

 Fundamentals of Microeconomics 1.5 credits

STA 9708

 Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions 3 credits


Courses in Specialization             (30 credits)

Required                                       (16.5 credits)  

CIS 9001

 Information Systems for Managers I 1.5 credits

CIS 9340

 Principles of Database Management Systems 3 credits

OPR 9721

 Introduction to Quantitative Modeling 3 credits

OPR 9730

 Simulation Modeling and Analysis 3 credits

STA 9000

 Regression and Forecasting Models for Business Applications 3 credits

STA 9750

 Basic Software Tools for Data Analysis 

(

OPR 9750

)

 3 credits

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 course in each of the three areas: OPR, STA, and CIS. A maximum of three courses may be selected from any one area. Students may select

BUS 9801 - BUS 9803

or an approved quantitatively oriented course offered outside the department.

*Students may substitute MTH 2207 Applied Calculus and Matrix Applications on a space-available basis.