MGTSC 801 - Data Analysis and Decision Making

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Developing the ability to collect information and to use information technology to analyze statistically and draw conclusions; developing computer skills and understanding research methods. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

MGTSC 488 - Selected Topics in Management Science

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Normally restricted to third- and fourth- year Business students. Prerequisites: MGTSC 312 or consent of Department. Additional prerequisites may be required.

MGTSC 705 - Multivariate Data Analysis I

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An overview of multivariate data analysis normally taken by students in the first year of the Business PhD program. Designed to bring students to the point where they are comfortable with commonly used data analysis techniques available in most statistical software packages. Students are expected to complete exercises in data analysis and in solving proofs of the major results. Topics will include univariate analysis, bivariate analysis, multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance. It is expected that students have as background at least one semester of calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and two semesters introduction to probability, probability distributions and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Registration in Business PhD Program or written permission of instructor. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.