Department of Decision Sciences and MIS

The Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems (MIS) is home to faculty whose areas of expertise include business analytics, management information systems, operations management, operations research and statistics. The department offers degrees and educates students with a strong interdisciplinary focus, leading to graduates who excel in a wide variety of fields throughout the business world and beyond.

Academic Disciplines

Business Analytics

By using statistics, data management and business modeling, students learn how to leverage business analytics to translate existing data into decision-making.

Management Information Systems

This discipline combines the study of business and computerized information technology to apply the power of technology in solving business problems.

Operations Management

This discipline delves into the modeling and metrics behind the strategy and operational decision-making necessary to drive manufacturing and service firms.

Operations Research

This discipline encompasses a range of mathematical methods to model and optimize the performance of complex systems in business, engineering and medicine.

Statistics

The statistics discipline focuses on the analysis of large data sets with practical, real-world applications.

Degrees Offered

Graduate Options

Master of Science in Applied AI and Business Analytics

Applied AI in Business MBA Degree Concentration

Business Analytics MBA Concentration

PhD in Business with a Specialization in Operations and Business Analytics

Graduate Admissions PhD Admissions

Undergraduate Options

Business Analytics Major

Business and Engineering Degree

Management Information Systems Major

Operations and Supply Chain Management Major

Undergraduate Accelerated Dual Degree Programs

Undergraduate Minors

Undergrad Admissions

Department Faculty and Research

The faculty in the Department of Decision Sciences and MIS teach in several different departments at LeBow, offering a cross-disciplinary approach to our programs. Students can expect to take classes with professors from management, marketing, economics and decision sciences. Faculty are available to discuss classes and the curriculum, or if you have any questions about business environment or application.

View the faculty directory

Research

The Department of Decision Sciences has three major research disciplines: statistics, operations research and operations management. Statistics research topics include datamining, quality control, correlation/covariance and skewness models; in operations research, nonlinear optimization, which encompasses a range of mathematical methods to model and optimize the performance of complex systems in business, engineering and medicine; and in operations management, the modeling and analysis of strategic and operational decisions in supply chain management and health care systems.

Explore the latest research from the department

The Drexel Supply Chain Advisory Board

Through strategic partnerships and mentorship, the Drexel Supply Chain Advisory Board will enhance the educational experience, create career opportunities for students and strengthen relationships with stakeholders across academia and industry.