Course Catalogs

Managerial Statistics (MAS)

MAS 180  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MAS 261  Introductory Statistics for Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Basic statistical theory and data analysis methods. Describing data graphically and numerically. Probability distributions. Sampling. Statistical tests and intervals. Use of computer statistics programs. Emphasis on choice, limitations, and interpretation of methods for management use.
MAS 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MAS 362  Decision Tools for Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Review of important statistical concepts. Mathematical models for management data emphasizing correct use and interpretation of results. Linear and logistic regression. Time series analysis. Model assumptions and limitations.
Prereq: MAS 261 or MAT 122 or MAT 221  
MAS 380  International Course  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
MAS 423  Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Selected nonparametric statistical methods; those requiring few assumptions about the population. Related aspects of probability theory, hypothesis formulation and testing, and estimation for population location, dispersion, and functional form.
Prereq: MAS 362  
MAS 465  Applied Sample Survey Methods  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Survey methods applicable to management and other social science areas. Various sample designs: cost and accuracy, estimation for population location, dispersion, and functional form.
Prereq: MAS 362  
MAS 466  Data Mining for Business  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Cross-listed with BUA 466  
The course will examine how data mining methods and data-driven predictive models can help improve business decision-making. Data mining techniques covered: classification, clustering, association analysis, and optimization.
Prereq: MAS 362  
MAS 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
MAS 477  Time Series Analysis and Forecasting  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Basic concepts applied to management. Discrete time-series analysis for forecasting and control. Selected statistical models. Regression analysis. ARIMA methods, econometric modeling. Forecasting and business planning. Evaluation of forecasts. Case studies.
Prereq: MAS 362  
MAS 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
MAS 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Management  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
MAS 558  Seminar in Managerial Statistics  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Individual study involving selected readings and reports in specific areas of interest.
MAS 568  Statistical Methods for Accounting and Auditing  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Statistical Methods of relevance to accounting and auditing. Emphasis on the application of these methods to accounting and auditing problems, such as audits and determination of costs as functions of volume of output, and other factors.