MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (MS)
490-1 to 3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. Investigation of topical areas in greater depth than regularly scheduled courses permit. Individual readings or research projects under supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chairperson.
502-3 QUANTITATIVE METHODS. Methods of quantitative data presentation and analysis. Probability theory; parameter estimation; hypothesis testing; fundamentals of linear regression, correlation, and chi-square analysis. Prerequisite: admission to any graduate program in business. Will not be counted toward the MBA, MSA or MMR degrees.
550-3 QUANTITATIVE FORECASTING MODELS. Forecasting techniques for time series (e.g., sales). Smoothing methods, regression, seasonality, decomposition, autocorrelation and partials, Box/Jenkins ARIMA models, monitoring. Prerequisite: MS 502 or equivalent.
590-1 to 3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. Topical areas in greater depth than regular courses permit. Individuals or small groups may work with assigned faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor or chairperson.