MSE 683Analytics and Decision-Making
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course explores how data-driven analysis and modeling support effective decision-making in complex organizational settings. It emphasizes the formulation of analytical models, interpretation of results, and application of quantitative insights to real-world managerial problems. Topics include optimization, simulation, prescriptive analytics, and decision support under uncertainty. Students will develop practical skills in translating data into strategic and operational recommendations.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- MSE603 - Principles of Operations Research (0.50)
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8471 | 0 / 50 | Online or by arrangement |
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Calendar versions
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- Spring 2026
- Fall 2026 (shown here)
- Winter 2024 and earlier in the calendar archives