Decision Models & Analytics

One of the most crucial skills for a modern manager is knowing how to use data to make decisions. In Decision Models & Analytics, you will learn how to use modern analytics tools, such as optimization and simulation, to solve complex business problems. Whether you want to pursue a career in finance, consulting, technology, operations or marketing, knowing how to model and solve complex problems will make you a more effective decision-maker and give you a competitive edge.

The course is hands-on. In class, you will learn how to model and solve the following problems, among many others:

Course Instructors:

Professor David Juran

Professor Ilan Lobel

Professor Lucius Riccio

Professor Jiawei Zhang

Professor Zhengyuan Zhou

Professor Gustavo Vulcano

Pre-requisites:

Although there are no specific pre-requisites for this class, prior knowledge of basic probability concepts (probability distributions, percentiles, expected value, standard deviation, variance and covariance) would be helpful.