BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods in Business

This introductory course builds the foundation for basic quantitative analysis required for managing profit and not‐for-profit organizations. The course is a blend of commonly used topics in business statistics, probability and operations management. Topics include: basic descriptive statistics, probability, expected value, sampling, inference, regression analysis, forecasting, linear programming, customer service, customer & supplier relations, introductory transportation problems, scheduling and project management, and issues in quality control and lean manufacturing techniques. Emphasis is placed on issues in global supply chain management and the role of supply chain management software specifically and as integrated with enterprise software. (4 Credits)