Decision Sciences
A.R. (Venky) Venkatachalam, Ph.D.
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Chairperson, Decision Sciences Department, Professor of Information Systems and Director, Enterprise Integration Research Center (603) 862-0015 venky@cisunix.unh.edu |
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Department of Decision Sciences
Contact Information:
Dr. A.R. (Venky) Venkatachalam
Chairperson and Professor of Information Systems
University of New Hampshire
Whittemore School of Business and Economics
McConnell Hall, 15 Academic Way
Durham, NH 03824-3593 USA
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Jing Wang
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Assistant Professor of Decision Sciences (603) 862-3329 jing.wang@unh.edu |
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Matthew Macarty
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Lecturer in Decision Science 603.862.1861 mmacarty@unh.edu |
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Decision Sciences: Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
The Whittemore School offers bachelor of science degree programs in business administration, economics and hospitality management. Students majoring in business administration can choose to complete one of the following options below.
Department of Decision Sciences: Courses Taught
These are the courses taught by faculty in the Department of Decision Sciences. For specific courses required by a particular program, please refer to the program pages.
ADMN 403
Course Title:
Computing Essentials for Business
Minimum Credits:
1
Self-paced course covering the fundamental skills and proficiency of general business software applications. Topics will include word processing and spreadsheet applications. Cr/F.
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ADMN 410
Course Title:
Management Information Systems
Minimum Credits:
4
This course provides an introduction to computer literacy, basic computer hardware and software concepts, business applications of information technology and computer ethics. Hands-on exercises include spreadsheets, databases and web pages. Prereq: ADMN 403.
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ADMN 420
Course Title:
Business Statistics
Minimum Credits:
4
Introductory coverage of statistical methods for managerial decision-making: probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and regression. Quantitative techniques common to many introductory statistics courses are covered, but the emphasis is on understanding concepts such as uncertainty, inferences from sample data, and model formulation, and on utilizing these techniques as aids in decision-making. No credit for students who have had ADM 430; BIOL 528; EREC 525; HHS 540; MATH 644; PYSC 402; SOC 502. Prereq: ADMN 403; MATH 420 or 424A.
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ADMN 640
Course Title:
Quantitative Decision Making
Minimum Credits:
4
Introduction to the use of quantitative tools in the decision-making process of an organization. Planning and operational problems in the manufacturing and services sectors are emphasized. Topics include forecasting, capacity planning, optimization, project scheduling, simulation and risk analysis, quality, inventory management, and waiting lines. Open to Whittemore School majors only. Prereq: ADMN 420; ADMN 503.
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DS 698
Course Title:
Topics
Minimum Credits:
4
Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.
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DS 741
Course Title:
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Minimum Credits:
4
This course will notably increase knowledge and understanding of the private equity financing market, develop analytical skills in evaluating private equity financing details, learn from the experience of market practitioners, and enhance oral and written presentation skills. Prereq: ADMN 601 and senior standing.
Class Prerequisite:
SR
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DS 742
Course Title:
Internship in Entrepreneurial and Management Practice
Minimum Credits:
4
The course involves working for leading companies and dynamic entrepreneurs, as well as classroom instruction. The priority experiential, real-world, and real-time learning in the high growth environment of entrepreneurial ventures. Focus on several topic areas, including Venture Capital. Prereq: Senior standing; permission. (Also listed as MGT 742.)
Class Prerequisite:
SR
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DS 754
Course Title:
Resource Management
Minimum Credits:
4
Analysis and development of resource management planning and control systems. Topics include inventory management, material requirements planning, and capacity management. Prereq: ADMN 640 or permission.
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DS 755
Course Title:
Manufacturing Management
Minimum Credits:
4
Analysis and development of manufacturing management planning and control systems. Topics include production planning, master scheduling, distribution, and production activity control. Prereq: ADMN 640 or permission.
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DS 773
Course Title:
Managing Information Across the Enterprise
Minimum Credits:
4
Provides students with the skills necessary to understand the database environment of the firm. It provides students with a background to develop moderately complex, stand-alone databases and gives them the foundation to study database development in multi-user, client/server environments. Prereq: senior standing.
Class Prerequisite:
SR
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DS 774
Course Title:
E-Business Strategies and Solutions
Minimum Credits:
4
Covers the concepts, tools, and strategies for understanding the challenges and exploiting the opportunities associated with e-commerce/e-business. Provides students with an understanding of the technology platform and its components. Additional material covers various models of e-commerce/e-business and its impacts on the firm's performance. Prereq: senior standing.
Class Prerequisite:
SR
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DS 775
Course Title:
Corporate Project Experience
Minimum Credits:
4
Provides students with real-life experience in organizations. Work in groups on information systems projects identified by sponsoring organizations. Integrate concepts and skills learned in prior business and technology courses. Learn project management concepts, work with project management tools, and use presentation techniques. Prereq: senior standing.
Class Prerequisite:
SR
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DS 780
Course Title:
Systems Analysis and Design
Minimum Credits:
4
Objectives of this course are: gain appreciation and knowledge expected of a systems analyst; perform cost/benefit analysis of new systems, comparison of alternative means of system acquisition, such as commercial off-the-shelf software; gain experience in structured analysis techniques; understand important issues of project management. Prereq: Junior standing.
Class Prerequisite:
JR
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DS 798
Course Title:
Topics in the Decision Sciences
Minimum Credits:
4
Special topics; may be repeated. Prereq: permission.
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Mission: Decision Sciences Department
The Decision Sciences Department is composed of the four disciplines: information systems, management science, operations management, and statistics. As each discipline is critical to management education, the faculty seek to infuse their expertise and endeavors with the broad mission and specific goals of the Whittemore School of Business and Economics. The three specific objectives of the Decision Sciences Department are:
Jill Kammermeyer
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Adjunct Associate Professor 603.862.0868 jill.kammermeyer@unh.edu |
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