| Decision Sciences |
DS #630 - Quantitative Methods
Credits:
4.00
Introduces quantitative methods and how these methods serve
as input to the decision-making process. The topics
covered include linear programming problem foundation and
solution, sensitivity analysis, network models, integer
programming, goal programming, and forecasting. Prereq:
WSBE majors only; all Group A courses and junior standing.
DS #650 - Operations Management
Credits:
4.00
Introduces planning and analysis of operational problems
in the manufacturing and service sectors; strategy
standards, capacity, inventory, scheduling, and planning
and control systems. Prereq: WSBE majors only; all Group A
courses and junior standing.
DS #670 - Management Information Systems
Credits:
4.00
Provides students with the background necessary to
understand, develop, and use computer-based information
systems in organizational environments. Topics include
information technology, application software, and
management of information resources. Prereq: CS 401 (or
495); WSBE majors only; all Group A courses and junior
standing.
DS 698 - Topics
Credits:
4.00
Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.
DS 741 - Private Equity/Venture Capital
Credits:
4.00
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: senior standing.
DS 742 - Internship in Entrepreneurial and Management Practice
Credits:
4.00
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. (Also listed as MGT 742.)
DS 754 - Resource Management
Credits:
4.00
Analysis and development of resource management planning
and control systems. Topics include inventory management,
material requirements planning, and capacity management.
Prereq: DS 650 or permission.
DS 755 - Manufacturing Management
Credits:
4.00
Analysis and development of manufacturing management
planning and control systems. Topics include production
planning, master scheduling, distribution, and production
activity control. Prereq: DS 650 or permission.
DS #758 - Strategic Management of Operations
Credits:
4.00
Application of techniques and methodologies in the
development of operations strategies. Projects with client
firms using operations analysis emphasizing the firms'
strategic operations alternatives. Prereq: DS 650 and
permission.
DS 773 - Database Management Systems
Credits:
4.00
Provides students with the skills necessary to understand
the database environment of the firmand a background to
develop moderately complex, stand-alone databases. Gives
the foundation to study database development in multiuser,
client/server environments. Prereq: senior standing.
DS 774 - Electronic Commerce Systems
Credits:
4.00
Covers the concepts, tools, and strategies for
understanding the challenges and exploiting the
opportunities associated with e-commerce/e-business.
Provides 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.
DS 775 - Information Systems Project
Credits:
4.00
Provides 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.
DS 780 - Systems Analysis and Design
Credits:
4.00
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: senior standing.
DS 798 - Topics
Credits:
4.00
Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.