Day: October 17, 2018

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Spring 2019 Course Highlight: MSIS 642 Multivariate Statistics & Regression Analysis

MSIS 642 Multivariate Statistics & Regression Analysis

Professor Haijing Hao

Monday 5:30-8:15pm

University Hall Y-1300

Applies to meet MBA elective, specialization in BA & IS

Applies to meet MSBA requirement, MSIT elective &  BA Graduate Certificate elective

Regression analysis course introduces the fundamental concepts and applications of regression analysis, such simple linear regression, multiple regression, binary dependent variable regressions, time series analysis, panel data regression, instrumental variable regression, and some issues that we might face during those applications such as estimation, inference etc. This course will be the foundation for applied quantitative research for practical business problems or social science studies.

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Assurance Seasonal MIDA Internship at PwC

Assurance Seasonal MIDA Intern Winter/Spring 2019 Nationwide at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

PwC is a network of firms committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

What will you do if you work in Assurance at PwC?
You’ll ask questions and test assumptions. You’ll help determine if companies are reporting information that investors and others can rely on. You’ll help businesses solve complex issues faced by management and boards. You’ll serve the public interest and the capital markets by conducting quality audits. Visit http://pwc.to/pwcassurance for more information on PwC’s Assurance practice.

The world is quickly changing, that’s why PwC is quickly adapting. We’re capitalizing on trends that will impact corporate reporting.

Our focus is on globalization, technology, sustainability and environmental reporting, population shifts and regulation. We combine skills and experience to help our clients address their challenges.
 NOTE: You will NOT be considered for a position unless you apply via the link below. Do not submit your resume on your school/university career website.
In order to be considered for one of PwC’s open positions, you must apply by visiting:
https://campusjobs.pwc.com/ShowJob/Id/889169/Assurance-Seasonal-MIDA-Intern-Winter-Spring-2019-Nationwide/

Job Number 26127294

10/17/2018

We help resolve complex issues for our clients and identify opportunities. Learn more about us at www.pwc.com/us.

At PwC, we develop leaders at all levels. The distinctive leadership framework we call the PwC Professional (http://pwc.to/pwcpro) provides our people with a road map to grow their skills and build their careers. Our approach to ongoing development shapes employees into leaders, no matter the role or job title.

Are you ready to build a career in a rapidly changing world? Developing as a PwC Professional means that you will be ready
– to create and capture opportunities to advance your career and fulfill your potential. To learn more, visit us at www.pwc.com/careers.

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Spring 2019 Course Highlight: MBAMS 638 Management Decision Models

MBAMS 638 Management Decision Models

Professor Hamed Yarmand

Thursday 5:30-8:15pm

Applies to meet MBA elective, specialization in Supply Chain Management

Applies to meet MSBA requirement. Applies to meet MSIT elective.

 

Improve your decision making

  • Learn how to…

–Translate a real-world problem into mathematical language

–Analyze the problem using quantitative analysis tools

–Translate it back to the real-world to implement the results

  • Learn how to use mathematical modeling to…

–Select a stock portfolio that will maximize the expected return

–Update the production plan dynamically as demand changes

–Schedule surgeries in operating rooms in a hospital

–Staff a bank at different times based on customer arrival rate

–Find the shortest path for a postal service truck to deliver its packages

–Allocate vaccine doses to different regions to minimize an epidemic

  • Also learn how to Consider uncertainty about the future in decision making
  • Want to know more? Email hamed.yarmand@umb.edu