Operations & Info Management 321 - Business Process Simulation

Computer simulation presented for carrying out trial-and-error experiments on computer approximations of real, management systems. The goal is to 1) validate a new idea quickly, 2) diagnose potential product design problems, 3) optimize performance of complex systems, and 4) learn about something complex. The Arena environment, based on the SIMAN language, used to build models and video game-like animations.

This class is open to BBA-Operations & Information Managment majors and to BBA-Finance and Operations Mgmt plan with a subplan in Operations Management only. PreRq:FINOP/OIM347/301&353/310