DSCI300

Business analytics skills are essential in the business world and this course provides a fundamental competence and understanding of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics tools. The objective of the course is to develop students’ ability in applying analytical and quantitative tools in business decision making. To achieve this objective, the course will introduce the general classes of analytical models, their applications in business contexts as well as problem formulation and solution techniques. (Note: ECON 216 or ECON 217 may not be taken concurrently during intersession or summer sessions. ECON 216 or ECON 217 may only be taken concurrently if it is taken during the fall or spring semester.). (Students are eligible for this course after successfully completing 45 units and the course prerequisites.) Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in (ITMG 100 or BUSN 101) and (MATH 130 or MATH 133 or MATH 150 or MATH 151)