Courses Taught at WPI
Simulation Modeling and Analysis OIE 3460
Undergraduate
Required Course
2011, 2013-2018,
2020
Modeling and analysis of dynamic systems subject to uncertainty. Topics include design of simulation experiments, probability review, output analyses, data structures and discrete-event simulation modeling.
Stochastic Models OIE 3510
Undergraduate
Required Course
2011, 2013-2020
Probabilistic models and decision-making under risk. Topics covered include discrete time Markov chains, a review of the exponential distribution and its properties, the Poisson process, queueing systems, Monte Carlo simulations and decision trees.
Risk Management and Decision Making OIE 542
(formally Operations Risk Management OIE 541)
Graduate
Required Course
2011-2014,
2016-2019
Decision making under uncertainty. Topics include decision trees, Monte Carlo simulations, value of information, utility, multi-attribute choice, and applications in operations risk management and design such as quality assurance and supply chains.
Management Science I: Deterministic Decision Models OIE 2500
(no longer offered)
Undergraduate
Required Course
2009, 2010
Covers optimization and basic methods of linear programming: model formulation,
integer programming, transhipment models, network flow models, and assignment problems
Data Analysis for Decision Making BUS 2080
Undergraduate
Required Course
2011
Introduction to data mining and analytics to create business intelligence. Topics include regression analysis, forecasting, optimization and spreadsheet skills.