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2011-2012 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
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QM 401 - Quantitative Analysis for Managers


Semester Hours: 4


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Introduction to concepts and methods in quantitative analysis which are most useful to executives in managing productive processes. Major emphasis is on improving executives’ understanding of variation and its control and reduction consistent with a commitment to continuous improvement. The course consists of three modules. The first concentrates on summarizing and describing data, and modeling randomness and variability using probability theory. Topics included in this module are descriptive statistics, statistical process control, probability, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The second module concentrates on the use of regression analysis and experimentation to improve performance. Topics include simple and multiple regression and correlation, design of experiments, and analysis of variance. The third module focuses on the decision sciences models that are most widely used in the practice of management decision making. Among these are decision analysis, linear programming (with emphasis on formulation, computer solution, and sensitivity analysis) and simulation. Use of statistical software and spreadsheets are emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open only to matriculated Zarb School of Business E.M.B.A. students.





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