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OPIM 508 Simulation-Based Analytics 1.5 Credits
This is a course on applied Monte Carlo simulation that aims to introduce simulation as a tool for supporting and improving decision-making. The aim is to familiarize the students with the various practical uses of simulation, emphasizing modeling aspects but also covering some statistical issues that are of value to practitioners. All modeling and analysis is done using the MS Excel simulation add-in @RISK (part of Palisade Decision Tools). A balanced set of problems/models from finance, marketing and operations (such as financial risk modeling, market share modeling and capacity planning) are addressed.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2015-2016 Simulation-Based Analytics 1.5
Summer 2013-2014 Simulation-Based Analytics 1.5
Prerequisite: __
Corequisite: __
ECTS Credit: 3 ECTS (3 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
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