- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course emphasizes the use of decision-making models in business. It educates students in the use of quantitative methods in the choice of alternatives in the decision-making process. Computers will be used to solve problems.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$717.78 - $759.82 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use a spreadsheet to collect, collate, organize and analyze quantitative data using descriptive statistics.
- Identify the type of management decision situations that can be analyzed through quantitative analysis.
- Select the appropriate Management Science technique for application to a particular problem situation.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data using manual and computer-aided techniques. Introduce the basic concepts of probability as it applies to business modeling.
- Develop and apply quantitative forecasting models to data that exhibit stationary characteristics (moving average and exponential smoothing), trend characteristics (simple linear regression) and seasonality. Evaluate the various forecasting techniques using MAD and MSE. Select the appropriate forecasting tool for real forecasting.
- Perform introductory statistical analyses involving time-series, simple linear regression and multiple regression and interpret the results.
- Formulate linear programming models; solve problems for two-variable problems graphically and interpret the results.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Management Science (BUSA 3515) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Management
Diploma Full-time
- Human Resource Management (Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry)
Diploma Full-time
- Human Resource Management
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of BUSA 3515 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69819
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 05 Seats Available
- CRN 69819
- $717.78 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Germain Tanoh
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed 65% in OPMT 1130 ( which is Business Stats) OR 65% in OPMT 1120 (Stats for Business). To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 69822
Dates
Apr 10 - Jul 03 Seats Available
- CRN 69822
- $759.82 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jul 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2620 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ken Eng
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed 65% in OPMT 1130 ( which is Business Stats) OR 65% in OPMT 1120 (Stats for Business). To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.