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Course Description
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Course Name
Quantitative Decision Making
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Management, Marketing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The course presents the quantitative methods used for making managerial decisions emphasizing the application in marketing. The course is aimed to develop critical and analytical approach to decision making, which is particularly important in the current changing, hence uncertain environment. The class points out the typical problems in decision making (drawing on behavioral economics and psychology) to emphasize the importance of analytical and conceptual approach. The class illustrates theoretical models on practical cases and problems, using computer software and applications. The topics covered include: forecasting and statistical analysis, game theory, decision analysis and decision making under uncertainty, network analysis, and introduction to linear programming.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Be aware of the importance of analytical and critical approach to decision making, explain the benefits of analytical approach;
– Demonstrate familiarity with standard problems in decision making and data interpretation;
– Employ quantitative methods and techniques to make decisions (identify the problem, select the correct model, interpret and present results, and make the decision);
– Work with computer applications to make decisions.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.