BUS 32700 - Deterministic Models In Operations Research

This course provides an intense immersion into the problem solving and troubleshooting processes, including critical thinking and the analytical decision-making tools used by companies to solve a variety of problems.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 30102 with grade of C- or better.
Junior or senior class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Obtain an overview of the core topics in quantitative decision models.
2. Learn the basic assumptions and theoretical framework behind the models covered.
3. Learn the use of computer packages for planning, design, and optimization of a variety of systems.
4. Get exposure to realistic situations in a wide variety of domains where and how quantitative models can be valuable.