Decision Science Major

Effective beginning Miami entry First Semester 2007-2008
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Major in Decision Sciences

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor of Sciences in Business with a major in Decision Sciences prepares students to make informed business decisions by using computer-implemented, quantitative methods to solve business problems. Students develop analytical and communication skills and obtain in-depth training in applied statistical analysis, management science, process improvement methodology, and computer implementation of these techniques.

To learn more about the Decision Sciences Major, please review the Major Requirements Checklist. This list is designed to help organize classes to fulfill the necessary requirements.

Decision Sciences Major Sample Plan

Freshman Year
Semester One Semester Two
ENG 111 (3)
MTH 151 (5)
World Cultures (3)
Natural Science (3)
CSA 141 (2)
16 hours		 ENG 112 (3)
Natural Science (4)
Fine Arts (3)
BUS 101(3)
Elective (2-3)
16 hours
Sophomore Year
Semester One Semester Two
ACC 221 (3)
ECO 201 (3)
DSC 205 (4)
Natural Science (3)
International Requirement (4)
17 hours 		ACC 222 (3)
ECO 202 (3)
MIS 235 (3)
U.S. Cultures (3)
International Requirement (4)
16 hours
Junior Year
Semester One Semester Two
DSC 291 (3)
FIN 301 (3)
DSC Choice (3)
COM 135 (3)
Diversity Requirement (3)
15 hours 		DSC 321 (3)
BLS 342 (3)
MGT 291 (3)
MKT 291 (3)
Thematic Sequence (3)
Elective (2)
17 hours
Senior Year
Semester One Semester Two
DSC Choice (3)
MGT 302 (3)
Capstone (3)
Thematic Sequence (3)
Elective (4)
16 hours		 DSC Choice (3)
DSC Choice (3)
Professional Elective (3)
Thematic Sequence (3)
Elective (3)
15 hours

This plan is one possible layout for course work. Courses do not have to be taken in this exact order, but it should be noted that many courses have prerequisites that will affect the order in which the sequence of courses must be taken. Students should meet with advisors regularly to address these issues and confirm that all requirements are satisfied.

Students must also meet the overall business and departmental grade point averages as required for specific programs.

Last revised 5/17/2007