Quantitative Analysis

Name	Title	Credits	School
QANT-501	Business Statistics	1.5	Management
This course introduces students to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Coverage includes applications to business and other disciplines and the use of technology as a decision support tool.
QANT-510	Production and Operations Management	1.5	Management
Addresses concepts and critical activities required in the manufacturing of goods and the delivery of services. Quantitative applications and the use of relevant computer software are an integral part of this course. Prerequisite Course(s): MGMT-501 and QANT-501
QANT-520	Management Science	1.5	Management
Addresses concepts and critical activities required in the manufacturing of goods and the delivery of services. Quantitative applications and the use of relevant computer software are an integral part of this course. Prerequisite Course(s): ECON-510 and MRKT-501 and QANT-510
QANT-595	Quantitative Methods I	3.0	Management
An introductory course in college algebra, probability theory, and statistics. Beginning with a review of exponents, functions, graphs, straight lines, and equation solving, a coverage of maximization/minimization methods will be provided. This course also covers probability distributions, sampling theory, estimation and hypothesis testing. Students with limited math backgrounds will be assigned supplemental work.
QANT-601	Quantitative Methods II	3.0	Management
Focus on managerial decision making using deterministic and probabilistic models. Topics to be covered include inventory models, linear programming, game theory, forecasting, waiting lines and simulation. Prerequisite Course(s): MIST-595 and QANT-595
QANT-610	Operations Management	1.5	Management
Contemporary issues in Operations Management and their relevancy are discussed, including: Operations Strategy, Production Planning and Control (PPC), Total Quality Management (TQM) and Green Initiatives. The impact of these areas on the business environment is discussed and the use of technology as a decision support tool is included. Prerequisite Course(s): MGMT-501
QANT-620	Multiple Criteria Decision Models	1.5	Management
An introduction to decision sciences and the application of multi-criteria quantitative and behavioral modeling to those problems often requiring complex decisions of policy makers. Course content focuses on applications in the business environment and the use of technology as a decision support tool. Prerequisite Course(s): QANT-520
QANT-705	Seminar in Operations Research and Systems Analysis	3.0	Management
The concepts of rational decision making and planning will be discussed with emphasis on profit maximization. Topics will include linear programming, waiting-line theory, inventory and simulation models.
QANT-720	Statistics of Healthcare Management	3.0	Management
Medical and biological applications of statistical theory to the decision making process in the delivery of health care. The integration of biomedical statistical applications to the total management process. Prerequisite Course(s): QANT-501
QANT-750	Simulation Modeling	3.0	Management
This course shall highlight the use of mathematical modeling and optimization techniques applicable to decision-making situations in an organization. The topics to be discussed will include: stochastic inventory models, specialized linear programming models, integer programming, dynamic programming, game theory, network models and waiting lines. As part of the term project, students will be required to identify an opportunity, collect data, specify a model, and use decision making tools to find the most effective solution, perform sensitivity analysis, and develop an implementation plan. Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT-501, FINC-501, MIST-501, MRKT-501, QANT-501, QANT-510, and QANT-520
QANT-755	Management Science Applications	3.0	Management
This course shall highlight the use of mathematical modeling and optimization techniques applicable to decision-making situations in an organization. The topics to be discussed will include: stochastic inventory models, specialized linear programming models, integer programming, dynamic programming, game theory, network models and waiting lines. As part of the term project, students will be required to identify an opportunity, collect data, specify a model, and use decision making tools to find the most effective solution, perform sensitivity analysis, and develop an implementation plan. Prerequisite Course(s): FINC-501, MRKT-501, MIST-501, QANT-501, QANT-510, and QANT-520
QANT-760	Operations Management Applications	3.0	Management
This course will focus on the discussion of opportunities for improving the productivity of a service or manufacturing organization. Topics to be covered will include Total Quality management, Project management, Material Requirements Planning, Scheduling, Inventory management, Operation Strategies, and the use of technology in managing operations (elements of ERP). A term project utilizing these techniques to analyze, evaluate and recommend a comprehensive solution will be based upon data collected from an actual organization or data obtained from an extensive case study. Prerequisite Course(s): MIST-501, QANT-501, QANT-510 and QANT-610