Program Overview

Design Management (DGGB) Program

The Design Management (DGGB) program offers a range of courses that focus on the application of mathematical and statistical methods in business. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in quantitative techniques and their application in business decision-making.

Course Descriptions

• DGGB 0001: Math Meth for Bus (Peking U) (4.5 Credits) This course covers the fundamental methods of mathematics applied in business statistics and operations research.
• DGGB 0002: Statistics (Peking Univ) (4.5 Credits) This course introduces the basic statistical concepts essential for business research and decision-making.
• DGGB 6800: Pre-MBA Quant Camp (0 Credits) This course helps prepare incoming students for the rigor of their core courses, covering the basics of finance, accounting, and statistics.
• DGGB 6810: Math Methods for Bus (3 Credits) This course studies the fundamental methods of mathematics applied in business statistics and operations research, concentrating on linear algebra and differential and integral calculus.
• DGGB 6820: Statistics (3 Credits) This course introduces the basic statistical concepts essential for business research and decision-making, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, statistical inference, and simple and multiple regression.
• DGGB 6830: Statistics and Decisions (3 Credits) This course introduces the statistical concepts essential for business decision-making, including random variables, normal distribution, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, and regression analysis.
• DGGB 7811: System Design Internship (1 to 3 Credits) This internship provides hands-on experience in system design.
• DGGB 781A: Statistical Theory I (3 Credits) This course provides an introduction to mathematical statistics and a foundation for applying advanced statistical models in business decision-making.
• DGGB 781C: Sampling Theory (3 Credits) This course focuses on the use of samples in research and statistical studies, covering theoretical principles and applications.
• DGGB 7844: Stat Methods and Comp I (3 Credits) This course introduces statisticians to statistical programming and data analysis, including hypothesis testing, regression models, experimental design, and simulation.
• DGGB 7850: Forecasting Models (3 Credits) This course introduces and discusses forecasting systems capable of interconnecting separate areas of business.
• DGGB 8999: Independent Study (3 Credits) This course allows students to explore topics of interest in depth under the guidance of a faculty member.

Attributes and Prerequisites

• Attributes: BUAN, ISEL, ASDM
• Prerequisites:
  • DGGB 6820 or GBA Waiver Statistics with a score of 070 for DGGB 781A and DGGB 7850
  • DGGB 6820 for DGGB 781C

Program Overview

The Design Management (DGGB) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the application of mathematical and statistical methods in business. The program offers a range of courses that cover topics such as mathematical methods, statistics, sampling theory, and forecasting models. The program is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in business analytics, management, or related fields.