Decision Sciences MS

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Program Director: Marlene A. Smith
Telephone: 303-315-8421
E-mail: Marlene.Smith@ucdenver.edu

The MS in decision sciences focuses on modeling and applications which prepares you for a career as a decision science specialist in industry or government. Today, companies in every conceivable industry are reaping the benefits of using formal mathematical models to assist them in addressing complex business problems. Decision science graduates hold positions that bridge the gap between operations research/statistics specialists and management.

Learn to apply quantitative methods to real-world problems using modern methodologies adopted from statistics, operations research, and management science. Although the MS in decision sciences is founded in operations research methods, it focuses on applications of these methods in the workplace rather than the development of new operations research techniques. The managerial emphasis of our degree is accomplished through a comprehensive set of elective and required course work such as data analysis, operations management, forecasting, project management, simulation and supply chain management. A required practicum course provides students with the opportunity (under the direction of faculty) to solve a real, complex workplace problem for a local Denver organization.

Requirements for the MS degree in decision sciences are met by the following courses and options:

Prerequisite course work:

Accounting: completion of BUSN 6550 or two undergraduate accounting courses with a grade of B- or better along with useable knowledge of spreadsheets.

Required Courses

BUSN 6530 - Data Analysis for Managers Summer 2010 Registration: BUSN 6530
BUSN 6630 - Management of Operations Summer 2010 Registration: BUSN 6630
DSCI 6820 - Project Management Summer 2010 Registration: DSCI 6820
DSCI 6230 - Business Forecasting Summer 2010 Registration: DSCI 6230
DSCI 6460 - Decision Analysis Summer 2010 Registration: DSCI 6460
DSCI 6910 - Decision Sciences Practicum Summer 2010 Registration: DSCI 6910
DSCI Electives (12 semester hours)

Total: 30 Hours

Notes and Restrictions

Decision sciences electives must include at least two DSCI courses numbered 6000 or higher. Remaining decision sciences electives may be any of the following courses: DSCI 6000 or higher; MKTG 6050, Marketing Research; or FNCE 6480, Financial Modeling.

Students are not required to take a comprehensive examination or complete a thesis in the major field.