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.

Quality control concepts including: fundamental computer and statistical concepts: Statistical Process Control (SPC) using control charts; methods for quality improvement; acceptance sampling; industrial experimentation and reliability.

The most frequently used methods in modeling and analyzing business and economic problems. The process of abstracting and model building, and the role of various types of models in description and decision making.

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

An introduction to advanced spreadsheet techniques and programming using macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel. This class will focus on automation of repetitive tasks, including data manipulation as well as data analysis. Experience with Excel is recommended. No prior programming experience expected.

An introduction to advanced spreadsheet techniques and programming using macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel. This class will focus on automation of repetitive tasks, including data manipulation as well as data analysis. Experience with Excel is recommended. No prior programming experience expected.

An introduction to advanced spreadsheet techniques and programming using macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel. This class will focus on automation of repetitive tasks, including data manipulation as well as data analysis. Experience with Excel is recommended. No prior programming experience expected.

Introduction to applications of Python for business analysis. This class will focus on data extraction and manipulation as well as automating data analysis tasks. No prior programming experience expected.