MGT 486 - Seminar in Quantitative Management Systems

(3 units)

Selected topics, readings and discussion of current issues in the use of quantitative systems and techniques for making management decisions.

Prerequisite(s): MGT 301 or MGT 323; Business major or minor.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define research and know the basics of conducting high-quality organizational research to identify and solve organizational issues and/or problems.
2. critically evaluate research findings and conclusions.
3. construct a usable survey with acceptable reliability and validity.
4. explain and make data-driven decisions using appropriate statistical techniques.
5. write a research proposal which presents research plans in a relevant, interesting way, with findings that can be used to propose solutions to organizational problems.

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