Prerequisite: MATH 241 and ENEE 324 or equivalent. The aim of this course is to introduce management science techniques for informed decision making. Topics covered will include data analysis and regression, optimization models and applications (workforce scheduling, manufacturing, network design, facility location), sensitivity analysis, decision trees, risk analysis and business simulation models. Emphasis will be on telecommunications managerial problems, model development and the use of software packages for decision support. Restricted to ENTS majors. All non-majors will need to obtain department permission.