Applies quantitative economic methods to real world business-oriented cases. Sample topics include: new product design, decision making under uncertainty, market segmentation and price discrimination, inventory analysis, game theoretic analysis of price wars, financial portfolio design, and optimal pricing. Involves substantial modeling in Excel, regression analysis, optimization methods, and financial reports. Note: hands-on analysis of real-world data using computer programs is a course requirement. The course is open to all students who meet the prerequisites and necessary support for applicable software is provided.
Applies quantitative economic methods to real world business-oriented cases. Sample topics include: new product design, decision making under uncertainty, market segmentation and price discrimination, inventory analysis, game theoretic analysis of price wars, financial portfolio design, and optimal pricing. Involves substantial modeling in Excel, regression analysis, optimization methods, and financial reports. Note: hands-on analysis of real-world data using computer programs is a course requirement. The course is open to all students who meet the prerequisites and necessary support for applicable software is provided.
