Teaching 

ADM 2302 Business Analytics

Introduction to problem solving techniques with the focus on decision making for efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. Tools for structured problem solving applicable in the areas of management, finance, marketing, organizational planning, transportation, operations, and allocation of scarce resources. Emphasis on computer-based modeling approaches to facilitate formulation, resolution, and interpretation of the results.

Previously Taught

MHA and EMHA 6380 Quantitative Methods and Their Applications to Health Care Decision Making 

Provide health care decision makers with an overview of several useful quantitative methods that can provide insight and support for complex decisions. Mathematical model formulation, linear programming and optimization, queuing theory and simulation modeling. Mathematical tools available to help optimally utilize the resources.

15.066 System Optimization and Analysis   

To introduce modeling, optimization tools and simulation as they apply to support practical decisions relevant to supply chain, distribution and manufacturing systems. To expose students to a wide range of applications for these methods, and to integrate this material with their introduction to operations management and probability and statistics. To ‘refresh’ the students’ analytic thinking and background in anticipation of the rest of the Leaders for Global Operations curriculum.