Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of programs for students.

Programs by Location

• On Campus
• Online

Programs by Level

• Associate's & Bachelor's
• Master's
• Doctoral & Post Master's
• Certificates

Professional Training

Non-credit training is available in various fields, including:

• AI
• Plastics
• Project Management
• More ...

Programs by Subject

• Business, Finance & Economics
• Criminal Justice & Security Studies
• Cybersecurity
• Education
• Engineering/Engineering Technology
• English & Liberal Arts
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Psychology

Course Description

The Analytical Decision Making Tools course covers principles and techniques of applied mathematical modeling for managerial decision making. Emphasis is placed on the methods of prescriptive analytics, including optimization models, decision analysis, simulation modeling, and risk analysis.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: POMS.6010, or Matriculated MSBA, or MSA, or MSAA, or MSF, or MSEM, or MSEI, or GCBA, or Permission of graduate business programs coordinator.
• Core Codes: NO COST
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Thomas Sloan

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Mar 16 to May 09
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1965
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• M.S. in Accounting Analytics
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• M.S. in Business Analytics
• MBA
• M.S. in Accounting
• M.S. in Engineering Management
• M.S. in Finance

Academic Policies

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.