Emphasis on the way in which the individual can become a better decision maker. The influence of national culture is examined. Course format involves several texts, readings, and the requirement that students maintain daily decision journals. ADMN926 Management Information Systems Provides students with the background to understand, develop, and use computer-based information systems in organizations. The application of software component covers the use of spreadsheets and relational database systems.
Students participate in groups and are required to make several presentations during the semester.
Managerial Statistics Basic mathematical and statistical concepts applied to managerial decision making. Probability, statistics, decision trees, and mathematic models. Quantitative Methods Examines the role of quantitative models in the decision-making environment. Topics include forecasting, deterministic optimization, and stochastic models. Major emphasis on mathematical model formulation and the application to business decision making.