College of Business and Public Administration

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Decision Science Courses

DSCI 245 Data Analysis for Business (4)

Prerequisites: completion of University computer literacy competency and completion of a math course that satisfies math proficiency (MATH 200 is highly recommended).

An introduction to decision making in the business environment using statistical and data analysis procedures. Computer software is used extensively. Both written and oral presentation skills are emphasized as a means to incorporate analysis results into the decision making process. Topical coverage includes discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing.

DSCI 346 Advanced Data Analysis for Business (4)

Prerequisite: completion of University computer literacy competency and completion of math courses that satisfies math proficiency (MATH 200 is highly recommended) and DSCI 245 or equivalent.

This course offers an in-depth study of decision making in the business environment using statistical and data analysis procedures. Statistical methods used in decision making include chi-square tests, analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression, time series analysis and forecasting. Computer software is used extensively for both analysis and presentation. Case studies are used to integrate statistical methods with problem solving and communication skills.

DSCI 399 Directed Study (1-5)

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.

DSCI 445 Game Theory (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent.

Game theory is the mathematical study of strategy and competition as it applies to international politics, evolutionary biology, contract negotiations, military warfare, elections, viral latency, economics and many other fields. This course both empirically examines some of the games associated with the development of this field and then expands upon these experiences through the use of linear programming and probability.

DSCI 446 Business Forecasting (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Integrates several forecasting models with applications to managerial techniques. Topics include regression, multiple regression, time series analysis, auto correlation, econometric models, exponential smoothing, auto regressive models, adaptive filtering, Box Jenkins methods and survey techniques. The computer is employed to develop meaningful forecasts for management.

DSCI 447 Design of Experiments (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

An in-depth study of quantitative business analysis techniques in a variety of organizational environments. Emphasizes the use of the computer and a discussion of quality in the organizational setting.

DSCI 448 Business Simulation (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Probabilistic models in decision science, with emphasis on discrete event simulation.

DSCI 449 Multivariate Data Analysis (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent.

Multivariate data analysis methods are used in fields such as business, engineering, education, data mining and many others. This course examines the concepts and principles of the various statistical methods used in the analysis of multiple simultaneous measurements on the subjects under investigation. Software is heavily used to support the studies in this course.

DSCI 450 Quantitative Communications (4)

Prerequisite: DSCI 346 or equivalent.

Quantitative results are often communicated poorly in the media, in scientific journals, and in business. This course examines methods used in the presentation of statistical results to non-statistically oriented audiences. Data visualization, non-technical writing and presentation skills are strongly emphasized.

DSCI 499 Directed Study (1-5)

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.

 

International Business Courses

IBUS 470 International Business Management (4)

Prerequisite: junior standing.

[Satisfies international studies university graduation requirement.]

Analysis of the impact of international business variables on global organizations and the impact of these organization on the societies in which they operate. (Cross-listed MGMT 470)

IBUS 471 Multinational People Management (4)

Prerequisite: junior standing.

[Satisfies international studies university graduation requirement.]

A systems approach to multinational human resource management incorporating three interrelated subsystems: internal (the multinational company), external (the nation state) and the individual (the manager) in a cross-cultural context. (Cross-listed MGMT 471)

IBUS 472 Global Marketing Management (4)

Prerequisite: IBUS/MGMT 470 or MKTG 310.

A practical approach to understanding the implications to marketing functions that result from competing in a global marketplace. Marketing function differences and similarities are explored across national borders and cultures. (Cross-listed MKTG 472)

IBUS 474 International Finance (5)

Prerequisites: ECON 200 and 201, FINC 335 or instructor permission.

The material in this course develops a general framework to analyze international financial markets, exchange rates, exchange rate derivatives and open macroeconomic economies. (Cross-listed ECON 474,FINC 474)