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Business Applications of Python

OIM

This course provides an introduction to applications of Python for business analytics. This class will focus on data extraction and manipulation as well as automating data analysis tasks to support the larger goal of improving business outcomes through data-driven insights. No prior programming experience expected.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
If the class is open, Isenberg majors can contact the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu if you meet the enrollment requisites and are unable to self-enroll or unable to add yourself to the Spire waitlist (if open as indicated by a yellow triangle). If you add yourself to the Spire waitlist, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course or enroll in a maximum number of credits. Once the course and the Spire waitlist is full, OIM majors and Isenberg majors should monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. The Spire waitlist will stop promoting students about one week prior to the beginning of the semester. Once the Spire waitlist is no longer functional, students should monitor the class and self-enroll if a seat becomes available.

Introduction to Operations Management

OIM

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This section is for students in the Isenberg Dean's Academy. Enrollment is managed by the Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries.

Introduction to Operations Management

OIM

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This course has reserved seating. If you are a Business Minor student and unable to self-enroll, the number of reserved seats has been met. Please continue to monitor Spire for seat availability or add yourself to the Spire waitlist, if open. If you add yourself to the SPIRE wait list, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Introduction to Operations Management

OIM

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This course has reserved seating. If you are a Business Minor student and unable to self-enroll, the number of reserved seats has been met. Please continue to monitor Spire for seat availability or add yourself to the Spire waitlist, if open. If you add yourself to the SPIRE wait list, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Introduction to Operations Management

OIM

An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This course has reserved seating. If you are a Business Minor student and unable to self-enroll, the number of reserved seats has been met. Please continue to monitor Spire for seat availability or add yourself to the Spire waitlist, if open. If you add yourself to the SPIRE wait list, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Business Data Analysis

OIM

This course introduces fundamental concepts and computations for statistical analysis of business data and real-world problems with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting statistical information, and using it to form sound judgments in business situations. The course covers basic descriptive statistical methods, sampling methodology, how to draw inferences from samples to larger populations and how to make predictions based upon historical relationships between variables. Theoretical background in descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be used support knowledge of the appropriate statistical test to perform in a given situation. The statistical methods that are covered in the course equip the student with the analytic reasoning and quantitative arguments that applies to all areas of business and management.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity please monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. If you add yourself to the SPIRE waitlist, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Business Data Analysis

OIM

This course introduces fundamental concepts and computations for statistical analysis of business data and real-world problems with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting statistical information, and using it to form sound judgments in business situations. The course covers basic descriptive statistical methods, sampling methodology, how to draw inferences from samples to larger populations and how to make predictions based upon historical relationships between variables. Theoretical background in descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be used support knowledge of the appropriate statistical test to perform in a given situation. The statistical methods that are covered in the course equip the student with the analytic reasoning and quantitative arguments that applies to all areas of business and management.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity please monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. If you add yourself to the SPIRE waitlist, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Business Data Analysis

OIM

This course introduces fundamental concepts and computations for statistical analysis of business data and real-world problems with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting statistical information, and using it to form sound judgments in business situations. The course covers basic descriptive statistical methods, sampling methodology, how to draw inferences from samples to larger populations and how to make predictions based upon historical relationships between variables. Theoretical background in descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be used support knowledge of the appropriate statistical test to perform in a given situation. The statistical methods that are covered in the course equip the student with the analytic reasoning and quantitative arguments that applies to all areas of business and management.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity please monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. If you add yourself to the SPIRE waitlist, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Business Data Analysis

OIM

This course introduces fundamental concepts and computations for statistical analysis of business data and real-world problems with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting statistical information, and using it to form sound judgments in business situations. The course covers basic descriptive statistical methods, sampling methodology, how to draw inferences from samples to larger populations and how to make predictions based upon historical relationships between variables. Theoretical background in descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be used support knowledge of the appropriate statistical test to perform in a given situation. The statistical methods that are covered in the course equip the student with the analytic reasoning and quantitative arguments that applies to all areas of business and management.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity please monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. If you add yourself to the SPIRE waitlist, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Enrollment in this class is managed by the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. Please do not contact the instructor with enrollment inquiries. Please direct questions to the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office at undergrad@isenberg.umass.edu. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.

Introduction to Business Information Systems

OIM

Examines information technology from a business enterprise perspective. Topics include: the components and development of business information technology systems, their use in enhancing and facilitating management practices and decision making and their impact on management decisions.

Course Details

Spring 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity please monitor the course via SPIRE for seat availability. If you add yourself to the SPIRE wait list, please ensure you do not enroll in a course that conflicts with this course. Isenberg majors graduating this semester and unable to enroll in the course should contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu as soon as possible.
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