Statistics and Operations Management II
Lally School of Management and Technology - MGMT-6110

Description
This course continues the study of collection, analysis, and use of information in a technologically advanced setting. This course shifts focus from statistical methods to other problem-solving approaches, including linear programming, network models, queuing systems, and simulation. The emphasis is on integration of analysis techniques to address the management issues at hand, with application drawn from production, finance, project management, and system design. Case studies are used to supplement traditional homework assignments.

Prerequisites
An undergraduate background in mathematics, including some calculus and linear algebra is helpful. Also, Statistics and Operations Management I (MGMT-6100), or its equivalent, should have been completed.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 13 weeks, 13 sessions
Homework: 10 Assignments
Exam(s): 3

Grading
Homework: 30%
Exam(s): 60% (20% each)
Participation: 10%

Computing
E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Rensselaer's Learning Management System (RPILMS), and printing of course notes.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's Learning Management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI – n/a  
ITEC - n/a
MBA - required for those admitted prior to fall of 2006
MGMT-MS - elective
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

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