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Decision Sciences
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Decision Sciences
The decision sciences major is designed to train students in theDecision Sciences application of mathematical models and decision making in business, industry, and government. It provides students with the concepts and skills that form the fundamental base of knowledge essential to quantitative-decision-making professionals in today's business environment. The MBA program in decision sciences is designed primarily for those who employ operations research methods in an applied discipline or who are responsible for managing or interfacing with an operations research department. The program is given within the Department of Statistics and Computer Information Systems. An MS program in quantitative methods and modeling is available to students seeking a broader spectrum of basic quantitative skills.
Courses in Major (12 credits)
Required | Credits | |
| OPR 9721 | Introduction to Quantitative Modeling | 3 |
| OPR 9750 (STA 9750) | Basic Software Tools for Data Analysis | 3 |
Select two of the following*: | ||
| OPR 9724 | Mathematical Programming | 3 |
| OPR 9730 | Simulation Modeling and Analysis | 3 |
| OPR 9773 | Special Topics in Operations Research | 3 |
| OPR 9783 (STA 9783) | Stochastic Processes for Business Applications | 3 |
| STA 9715 | Applied Probability | 3 |
*The student may also select one quantitative course not on the above list with approval of the advisor.
Note: Students are not limited to taking only four courses in their major and may use their nine general elective credits to take additional courses if they wish.
For further information, contact:
Prof. Elsie Gottlieb
Faculty Advisor
(646) 312-3380
Elsie_Gottlieb@baruch.cuny.edu
Prof. Arie Harel
Faculty Advisor
(646) 312-3394
Arie_Harel@baruch.cuny.eduProf. Robert Blau
Faculty Advisor
(646) 312-3409
Robert_Blau@baruch.cuny.edu
Graduate Admissions
Address: 151 E. 25th St. Room 820 (between Lexington and Third Avenues)
Phone: (646) 312-1300
Fax: (646) 312-1301
Website: Graduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Studies
Full-Time Honors MBA and Accelerated Part-Time MBA Programs:
(646) 312-3130
Maria_DiBenedetto@baruch.cuny.eduFlex-Time MBA and MS Programs:
(646) 312-3140
Zicklin_Graduate_Advisement@baruch.cuny.edu
Website: Graduate Studies
Requirements apply to students admitted in fall 2003 or later. Students admitted prior to fall 2003 who have questions about their program should consult their faculty advisor or the Office of Graduate Studies (see above).