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MB 617 - Applied Prescriptive Analytics

This course provides students with the tools and techniques needed to apply prescriptive analytics to real-world business scenarios. It focuses on developing actionable strategies that guide decision-making and optimize outcomes across industries. Students use advanced analytics methods, including simulation and optimization, to recommend solutions to business challenges. Through case studies and hands-on projects, students gain the ability to assess potential outcomes and advise businesses on the best courses of action. Ethical considerations and data governance are integrated throughout the course to ensure responsible and fair use of analytics.

Prerequisites & Notes
HR 525, MB 500, MB 510, and MB 660

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied Throughout the Term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Apply prescriptive analytics tools and techniques to recommend actionable strategies that optimize business outcomes.
  • Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns and predict future outcomes, offering prescriptive solutions that enhance decision-making.
  • Evaluate the implications of various business scenarios using advanced prescriptive models and provide data-driven recommendations.
  • Incorporate ethical considerations in the use of prescriptive analytics, ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards in decision-making processes.
  • Communicate prescriptive insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed and responsible business decisions.


Credits: 3


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