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Statistics & Operations Management I
Lally School of Management and Technology

Description
This course addresses the collection, analysis and use of business data in a technologically advanced setting. Technology presents new opportunities to managers, but without skills in using technology, they will be presented with more data than they can interpret, with more analysis than they can assimilate, and with more alternatives than they can evaluate. Much analysis is embedded in the information technology without adequate explanation of the nature of the methodology or the implications of the results. This course will have a special focus on problem formulation, recognition of data requirements, and interpretation of results while using software to complete the appropriate analysis. Case studies will be used to supplement traditional homework assignments. The objectives of the course are (1) to help you become proficient in basic statistical reasoning, and (2) to provide you with the fundamentals required for more advanced management courses.

Prerequisites
An undergraduate background in mathematics, including some knowledge of calculus and linear algebra.

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Format and Grading
Format and Grading information will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Computing
Specific Computing requirements will only be current for courses being offered this semester.

Technical Requirements
Specific Technical requirements will only be current for courses being offered this semester.
Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MM - elective
ESCI-MSE - elective
ESCI-MT - n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - required
MEAE - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT - elective
QUAL - elective with advisor pre-approval
SERV - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

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