73-602. Topics in Management Science
A reading and research seminar which deals with major concepts and important current problems in the areas of management science, operations management, or management information systems. The precise topic to be covered in a particular term will vary according to current interest and faculty availability, and will be announced in the previous term.

73-603. Management Science Models
Study of spreadsheet-based practical quantitative decision-making models relevant to major functional areas of business. Topics include linear and non-linear programming models, network models, and simulation models for problems involving uncertainty.

73-604. Operations Management
Study of relevant topics recognized as important factors for successful management of business operations. Topics include: processes and their measurement in manufacturing and services, forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory management, quality control, and supply chain management.

73-606. Strategic Implementation for Technologies Management
Strategic management of technology and innovation in established firms. The overall course objectives are to help students gain competence in (1) understanding the basic framework for the relationships among a business strategy, an information systems strategy and an organizational strategy; (2) developing an awareness of the range, scope and complexity of the issues and problems related to the strategic management of technology and innovation; (3) developing a conceptual framework for assessing and auditing the innovative capabilities of a business organization and (4) developing insight concerning the skills necessary to be effective in managing the innovation process. The course will use SAP, an enterprise resource planning software, as a simulation tool to explore the strategic use of information systems in a large organization.