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Master of Science in Decision Sciences (MS), University of Colorado Denver Business School (CU Denver)

Business School, University of Colorado Denver
 

MS in Decision Sciences

Degree requirements

Because we want you to succeed in the program, you will need a working knowledge of spreadsheet software before beginning the program.

The MS in Decision Sciences degree requires successful completion of 30 semester hours (10 courses). If you are working full-time and pursuing an education part-time, you can expect to complete the degree in two years. A comprehensive exam is not required.

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Please see the course catalog for course descriptions.​​​​​​​



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Core Courses

The 30 semester hours of the core consist of 18 semester hours of required courses and 12 semester hours of electives. Up to six semester hours may be transferred from an AACSB International-accredited graduate school by petition. The required courses are:

  • Data Analysis for Managers BUSN6530
  • Management of Operations BUSN6630
  • Project Management DSCI6820
  • Business Forecasting DSCI6230
  • Decision Analysis DSCI6460
  • Decision Sciences Practicum DSCI6910

 

Elective Choices

Electives – select four of the following, at least 2 must have a DSCI prefix:

  • Quality and Process Improvement DSCI6440
  • Simulation Modeling DSCI6480
  • Decision Sciences Special Topics DSCI6800​
  • Services Operations DSCI6822​
  • Supply Chain Management DSCI6826
  • Business Applications of Data Mining DSCI6828
  • VBA For Decision Sciences, DSCI6838 ​
  • Marketing Research MKTG6050
  • Financial Modeling FNCE6480
  • Data Warehouse and Administration ISMG6480

Electives from other fields (e.g., database or econometrics) will be considered via petition to the program director.

 

The dual degree allows students to obtain the generalist MBA degree and the specialization of the MS with fewer courses than it would take to earn them separately. This is accomplished by recognizing required and elective courses common to both programs.

The dual MS in Decision Sciences/MBA degree program requires at least 66 semester hours (22 courses) including the full MS in Decision Sciences curriculum plus the MBA requirements. See your graduate advisor for details.

    If you want both your MS in Decision Sciences and the career advantages of an MBA's broad knowledge base consider doing both.

Note: Each course is typically three semester hours.

These requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the University of Colorado Denver catalog or your advisor for current updates.

Admission standards are specific and varied for each degree.  Therefore, applicants must meet specific admission standards for the degree for which they apply. 

 If students choose to pursue a dual degree after they have joined a graduate program, they must meet the admissions requirements of the degree they intend to add, irrespective of their performance in their current program.

 

Add the Decision Sciences specialization to your MBA degree and learn to use mathematical models to enhance decision-making capabilities in the workplace. Gain understanding of the more common types of modeling procedures—supply chain, quality, project management, forecasting, services operations management, and other advanced quantitative methods.

Visit the MBA homepage​ and click the "MBA Specializations" tab for course details​​