Department of Decision Sciences: Courses Taught

Self-paced course covering the fundamental skills and proficiency of general business software applications. Topics will include word processing and spreadsheet applications. Cr/F.

This course provides an introduction to computer literacy, basic computer hardware and software concepts, business applications of information technology and computer ethics. Hands-on exercises include spreadsheets, databases and web pages. Prereq: ADMN 403.

Introductory coverage of statistical methods for managerial decision-making: probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and regression. Quantitative techniques common to many introductory statistics courses are covered, but the emphasis is on understanding concepts such as uncertainty, inferences from sample data, and model formulation, and on utilizing these techniques as aids in decision-making. No credit for students who have had ADM 430; BIOL 528; EREC 525; HHS 540; MATH 644; PYSC 402; SOC 502. Prereq: ADMN 403; MATH 420 or 424A.

Introduction to the use of quantitative tools in the decision-making process of an organization. Planning and operational problems in the manufacturing and services sectors are emphasized. Topics include forecasting, capacity planning, optimization, project scheduling, simulation and risk analysis, quality, inventory management, and waiting lines. Open to Whittemore School majors only. Prereq: ADMN 420; ADMN 503.

Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.

This course will notably increase knowledge and understanding of the private equity financing market, develop analytical skills in evaluating private equity financing details, learn from the experience of market practitioners, and enhance oral and written presentation skills. Prereq: ADMN 601 and senior standing.

The course involves working for leading companies and dynamic entrepreneurs, as well as classroom instruction. The priority experiential, real-world, and real-time learning in the high growth environment of entrepreneurial ventures. Focus on several topic areas, including Venture Capital. Prereq: Senior standing; permission. (Also listed as MGT 742.)

Analysis and development of resource management planning and control systems. Topics include inventory management, material requirements planning, and capacity management. Prereq: ADMN 640 or permission.

Analysis and development of manufacturing management planning and control systems. Topics include production planning, master scheduling, distribution, and production activity control. Prereq: ADMN 640 or permission.

Provides students with the skills necessary to understand the database environment of the firm. It provides students with a background to develop moderately complex, stand-alone databases and gives them the foundation to study database development in multi-user, client/server environments. Prereq: senior standing.

Covers the concepts, tools, and strategies for understanding the challenges and exploiting the opportunities associated with e-commerce/e-business. Provides students with an understanding of the technology platform and its components. Additional material covers various models of e-commerce/e-business and its impacts on the firm's performance. Prereq: senior standing.

Provides students with real-life experience in organizations. Work in groups on information systems projects identified by sponsoring organizations. Integrate concepts and skills learned in prior business and technology courses. Learn project management concepts, work with project management tools, and use presentation techniques. Prereq: senior standing.

Objectives of this course are: gain appreciation and knowledge expected of a systems analyst; perform cost/benefit analysis of new systems, comparison of alternative means of system acquisition, such as commercial off-the-shelf software; gain experience in structured analysis techniques; understand important issues of project management. Prereq: Junior standing.

Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.