The objective of this course is to gain experience using spreadsheets to model and analyze quantitative business problems. It is intended to augment skills for managers in operations, finance, marketing and strategy. The course covers various modeling techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, real options, integer programming and simulation. These techniques are applied in this course to various industries including: operations, technology, finance and marketing. Some of the applications developed in the course pertain to: monitoring mutual fund managers, building flexible manufacturing facilities and constructing financial portfolios. Basic comfort with spreadsheets is expected, including fixed and relative cell copying, functions and formatting. Prerequisite: Management Decision Analysis.
