DS 425: Prescriptive Analytics

Course Description

The course aims to establish a strong foundation in introductory management science, integrating up-to-date applications to address contemporary business challenges. It covers a range of topics including problem formulation, optimization model development, linear programming, duality theory, economic interpretation, sensitivity analysis, introduction to integer programming, specialized linear programs, and network modeling. Practical application is emphasized through laboratory exercises and short optimization projects using selected software packages. (YR).