Southeast Missouri State University

Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2007, Chapter Eight: Course Listings

QUANTITATIVE METHODS (QM)

QM 257. Business Statistics. Statistical methods with business applications emphasis. Includes descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, quality & productivity, and ethical considerations. Prerequisites: AD 101; MA 139 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)

QM 352. Quantitative Methods in Business. The application of mathematical techniques to business problems including decision theory, linear programming, queuing theory and forecasting. Prerequisite: QM 257 with a minimum grade of 'C'; junior standing. (3)

QM 358. Production/Operations Management. Study of transformation processes and their relevance to all organizations, the value delivery chain and other aspects of the business processes. Prerequisite: QM 352 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)