DSOM 5505      Decision Sciences
Understanding the conceptual framework of statistics as it relates to business decision-making and problem solving. Most of the work will be done based on the real-life applications of statistical concepts to business problems and cases. The course includes the topics of descriptive statistics, probability distributions, tests of hypotheses, and multi-variate analysis. Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Credits: 1.5 hours
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DSOM 5507      Operations and Supply Chain Management
An integrating study that focuses on the models and methods of supply chain and operations management (SCOM). Managerial approaches to planning, scheduling, and controlling cost, time quality, production, inventory, services, and supply chain are studied. This survey course exposes students to supply chain management, ERP systems, lean/just-in-time, total quality management, e-commerce, and other contemporary SCOM topics in both product and service-oriented organizations. Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Credits: 1.5 hours
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DSOM 5508      Statistical Analysis In Business
Data analysis and statistical inference in the context of business management. Communication of analysis and conclusions using text, numbers, and graphics is emphasized. Understanding the conceptual framework of probability and statistics as it relates to statistical tests and procedures is emphasized more than computational methods. Most of the work will be done using a computer spreadsheet. The course includes the topics of estimation, tests of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and multiple regression.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5509      Applied Statistical Methods
Investigates the use of detailed sample data for purposes of estimating, predicting, forecasting, and explaining correlations among varied observations. Students will apply the concepts of probability theory, central tendency, sampling, inference, modeling, and forecasting to help solve managerial problems and support decision processes. Prerequisite: Admission to Executive MBA Program
Credits: 2 hours
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DSOM 5514      Forecasting Theory And Applications
A study of the essential concepts, theoretical basis and applications of alternative forecasting methods. Typical methods included are smoothing and decomposition time-series methods, regression methods, econometric models, single and multiple series autoregressive/moving average methods (ARIMA methods of Box-Jenkins). Prerequisite: DSOM 5508 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5519      Supply Chain and Operations Management
An integrating study that focuses on the models, methods, and computer-based systems of supply chain and operations management (SCOM). Managerial approaches to planning, scheduling, and controlling cost, time, quality, production, inventory, services, and supply chains are studied. This survey course exposes students to supply chain management, ERP systems, lean/just-in-time, six sigma, total quality management, e-commerce, and other contemporary SCOM topics in both product and service-oriented organizations. Prerequisites: DSOM 5508, FIN 5501, ACCTNG 5517.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5540      Service Operations Management
This course focuses on the increasing importance and role of service in our economy. Topics studied are: the role of services in an economy, the nature of services, service strategy, the service delivery system, service facility location, the service encounter, service quality, productivity and quality improvement. Methods of process analysis in service organizations, methods improvement procedures, and work measurement techniques are developed to provide the basis for analyses of processes, layouts, and job design in a service organization. Prerequisites: DSOM 5519 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5542      ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Discusses the design and implementation of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). This includes just-in-time (JIT) systems, cellular and flexible manufacturing systems (CM & FMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), and enterprise resource Planning (ERP) systems. It also explores the role that manufacturing plays in product development efforts and cross-functional teams. Other topics such as manufacturing strategy, maintenance, set-up and lot size reductions, group technology and focused factories, production and operations scheduling and control techniques, and the design of work systems are presented as well. Case Studies and group projects/presentations are used for instructional purposes. Students are also required to use the MAX software to perform an ERP system analysis. Prerequisites: DSOM 5519 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5543      Project Management
Planning and control of projects, to include network models, risk analysis, time reduction, resource scheduling, leadership, and evaluation. Prerequisite: DSOM 5519 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5544      Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
A study of integrated global supply chain management and logistics. Topics include integrating global ERP and forecasting systems, inventory management, distribution requirements planning, supply chain management, purchasing and supplier/vendor networks, logistics, transportation networks, and E-operations. ERP systems and network optimization are studied relative to both production and service operations. Prerequisites: DSOM 5519 (or equivalent), or consent
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5566      Operations Management for World Class Competitiveness
An examination of the basic principles and strategies used to manage the production and distribution of goods and services. This course positions operations management (OM) as an important tool for achieving strategic leadership through competitive advantage, and illustrates how the managerial integration of OM functions with corporate strategy improves business processes. Prerequisite: Admission to the Executive MBA program
Credits: 2 hours
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DSOM 5587      Special Topics
This course is designed to facilitate one of two purposes: an initial offering of a new course (prior to formal approval) or an initial and possible only offering of new topics. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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DSOM 5595      Internship
An opportunity for students to integrate their academic studies via employment with a business/organization in the community. Prerequisite: admission only by prior approval and consent of instructor.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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DSOM 5597      Independent Study
Independent study and research in areas of special interest under individual faculty direction. Prerequisite: Preregistration consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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DSOM 5899      Required Graduate Enrollment
Credits: 1 hours
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