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.