This course covers a range of topics related to research methodology and statistics relevant to managerial decision making. The emphasis is on using the concepts taught throughout the semester in terms of conducting hands-on data analysis. Topics covered include measurement and sampling, survey construction and validation, basic probability concepts and probability distributions, and statistics concepts such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and time-series forecasting. The successful student will finish this course with an ability to effectively evaluate and act upon statistical reports and data relating to applications in business.
Business Research and Statistics (MGMT 900)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Executive MBA - Non Thesis | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: -Apply a survey of probability and statistic to decision making in a business environment. Discuss and use various statistical methodologies -Apply statistics in many different fields, both business and non-business related. -Compute statistical analysis of real data using the computer and interpret the results of their analysis. -Interpret data and discuss graphical and methodological ways to highlight what is going on in the data. -Summarize relationships in the data using statistical methods.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 3
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 5
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 4
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 4
1. Develop, interpret and use statistical analyses in decision making. 5
1. Identify and diagnose business problems and opportunities accurately and effectively across a wide range of business domains (accounting, financial management, operations, marketing, strategy, and organizational design), in global and local contexts. 4
2. Incorporate cultural context and complexities in their managerial practice. 3
3. Assess the performance of an organization in a wide range of business domains, using a range of performance criteria. 4
4. Identify, select, and justify strategies and courses of action at the divisional, business, and corporate levels of analysis and to develop effective plans for the implementation of selected strategies across a wide range of business domains and levels. 4