专业描述

The Business Analytics and Statistics department mission is to create knowledge through research and to disseminate that knowledge through our degree programs. Faculty in our department utilize the results of their application-focused research to educate students on how to effect positive change within organizations through the targeted and effective use of analytics. In this way, we serve: organizations by helping them achieve their business objectives students by teaching them more than theoretical concepts society by producing research that can have a global impact All faculty and staff are integral to the success of the Business Analytics and Statistics department. Below is a list of people who manage the department’s primary functional areas. Department Head - Dr. Charles Noon oversees all activities within the department. In this role he ensures that we continue to build top-notch degree programs and nationally-recognized research agendas that are consistent with our mission. Assistant Department Head - Julie Ferrara oversees the financial operations of the department. She also assists with course scheduling, helps manage administrative processes and department-wide projects. Director, Undergraduate Programs - Charles Cwiek manages the operation and continued improvement of our undergraduate offerings. This includes everything from student recruitment to placement for our majors as well as service courses for non-majors. Director, Master's in Business Analytics Program - Dr. Melissa Bowers manages all aspects of the master’s program including the recruiting, educational experience, and placement of our students. Director, Ph.D. in Analytics Program - Dr. Mandyam Srinivasan is leading the launch of a new doctoral program. The first round of students admitted to the program will begin in the Fall of 2015.