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Information and Decision Analysis - MGSM960

This unit is subject to a quota. Limited places are available. Please refer to the Faculty for further information

This unit presents the necessary tools and technological skills to enable the modern business manager to assess practical problems that arise in the workplace and to solve them with the aid of appropriate quantitative techniques. Topics covered include the development of statistical expertise, and data analysis and modelling for both strategic planning and tactical decision-making. It also covers the efficient use of all resources to enhance the effectiveness of management. The overall aim is to improve the reliability of decisions made and to better enable an appropriate strategy to be adopted through the use of scientific method.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

Term 1 CBD - MGSM, City Campus, January to March

Term 1 NR - MGSM, North Ryde Campus, January to March

Term 2 NR - MGSM, North Ryde Campus, March to June

Term 3 CBD - MGSM, City Campus, June to September

Term 3 NR - MGSM, North Ryde Campus, June to September

Term 4 NR - MGSM, North Ryde Campus, September to December

Staff Contact(s): studentservices@mgsm.edu.au
Prerequisites:

Admission to MBA or MMgt or PGDipMgt or GradDipMgt or MSocEntre or PGCertSocEntre or GradCertSocEntre Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
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Macquarie Graduate School of Management

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