MS&E 319: Approximation Algorithms
Combinatorial and mathematical programming techniques to derive approximation algorithms for NP-hard optimization problems. Prossible topics include: greedy algorithms for vertex/set cover; rounding LP relaxations of integer programs; primal-dual algorithms; semidefinite relaxations. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 112 or
CS 161.
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for credit
MS&E 336: Topics in Game Theory with Engineering Applications
Seminar. Recent research applying economic methods to engineering problems. Recent topics include: incentives in networked systems; mechanism design in engineered systems; and dynamics and learning in games. Prerequisites: mathematics at the level of
MATH 115; game theory at the level of 246 or
ECON 203; probability at the level of 220; optimization at the level of 211. May be repeated for credit.
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for credit
MS&E 337: Information Networks
Network structure of the Internet and the web. Modeling, scale-free graphs, small-world phenomenon. Algorithmic implications in searching and inter-domain routing; the effect of structure on performance. Game theoretic issues, routing games, and network creation games. Security issues, vulnerability, and robustness. Prerequisite: basic probability and graph theory.
MS&E 338: Advanced Topics in Information Science and Technology
Advanced material in this area is sometimes taught for the first time as a topics course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
MS&E 348: Optimization of Uncertainty and Applications in Finance
How to make optimal decisions in the presence of uncertainty, solution techniques for large-scale systems resulting from decision problems under uncertainty, and applications in finance. Decision trees, utility, two-stage and multi-stage decision problems, approaches to stochastic programming, model formulation; large-scale systems, Benders and Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition, Monte Carlo sampling and variance reduction techniques, risk management, portfolio optimization, asset-liability management, mortgage finance. Projects involving the practical application of optimization under uncertainty to financial planning.
MS&E 349: Capital Deployment
Methods for efficiently allocating capital among alternatives, constructing business plans, determining the value of risky projects, and creating alternatives that enhance value. Prerequisites: 242, 342.
MS&E 353: Decision Analysis III: Frontiers of Decision Analysis
The concept of decision composite; probabilistic insurance and other challenges to the normative approach; the relationship of decision analysis to classical inference and data analysis procedures; the likelihood and exchangeability principles; inference, decision, and experimentation using conjugate distributions; developing a risk attitude based on general properties; alternative decision aiding practices such as analytic hierarchy and fuzzy approaches. Student presentations on current research. Goal is to prepare doctoral students for research. Prerequisite: 352.
Instructors:
Matheson, J. (PI)
MS&E 364: Multi-echelon Inventory Models
Theoretical treatment of control problems arising in inventory management, production, and distribution systems. Inventory control for single and multi-location systems. Emphasis is on operating characteristics, performance measures, and optimal operating and control policies. Dynamic programming and applications in inventory control. Prerequisite:
STATS 217 or equivalent, linear programming.
MS&E 365: Advanced Models in Operations Management
Primarily for doctoral students. Focus on quantitative models dealing with sustainability and related to operations management. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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for credit
MS&E 372: Entrepreneurship Doctoral Research Seminar
Classic and current research on entrepreneurship. Limited enrollment, restricted to PhD students. Prerequisites:
SOC 363 or equivalent, and permission of instructor.
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