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OR 531 - Analytics and Decision Analysis

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Systems Engineering and Operations Research

Course focus is predominantly on prescriptive analytics with some parts focused on predictive analytics. Topics include operations research techniques and their application to decision making such as mathematical optimization, networks modeling, stochastic modeling, and multi-objective modeling. Other topics such as PERT, CPM, computer simulation, decision analysis using decision trees and quantitative value functions, and heuristic methods are covered, as well as use of contemporary computer software for problem solving. In particular, the course will extensively use MS Excel for solving the decision making problems. Case-study approach to problem solving is used.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Notes: Cannot be used for credit for the PhD IT program.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Spring

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OR 531 - Analytics and Decision Analysis