GSCM 512

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Advanced Operations Analytics

Marketing and Global Supply Chain Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Apply advanced methods and tools necessary for analyzing and solving problems associated with global supply chain and operations management.

When Taught

Winter

Fixed

3

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3

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0

Other Prerequisites

Concurrently enrolled or previous completion of GSCM 412 or MBA 530; or by instructor permission.

Title

Apply stochastic optimization techniques

Learning Outcome

Apply optimization techniques (which may include decision trees, descriptive simulation models, simulation software, etc.) to solve operational decision problems involving uncertainty.

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Use databases to store and retrieve data

Learning Outcome

Use databases (such as Microsoft Access) to store and retrieve Ops/GSCM data through linking, querying, and aggregating various databases.

Title

Perform advanced data analytics

Learning Outcome

Perform advanced data analytics using a combination of tools (which may include Excel functions, Pivot Tables, Data Tables, and VBA programming) to clean and prepare data, identify trends, and explore implications.

Title

Create executive-level dashboards

Learning Outcome

Create professional executive-level dashboards that communicate key organization metrics.