Introduction to Decision Support Systems: Concepts, Tools, and Evaluation Methods
Explore the fundamentals of Decision Support Systems (DSS) in this Spring 2006 course by Dr. Solomon Antony. Geared towards analysts, managers, and executives, this course focuses on facilitating effective decision-making and delves into contemporary Business Intelligence and Analytics. Gain hands-on experience with popular DSS tools like Microsoft Access and Excel, and complete case projects for real-world problem solving. Course includes lectures, demos, in-class exercises, and assessments such as tests and a final exam. Visit the provided website for more details.
Introduction to Decision Support Systems: Concepts, Tools, and Evaluation Methods
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Decision Support TechnologiesCIS 307 Spring 2006 Dr. Solomon Antony
Decision Support Systems • Systems used by Analysts, Managers, Executives • Facilitate Decision Making • Now known as “Business Intelligence and Analytics” • Some popular tools • DSS Vendor list
Resources • Textbooks • Decision Support Systems Hyperbook available from dssresources.com • Purchase the 4 month option at $15 • Problem solving cases in Microsoft Access and Excel by Brady and Monk • Access and Excel
Components of Evaluation • Two tests (15 points each) • Closed book, closed notes • Multiple choice, problem solving and essay type questions • Six case projects (10 points each) • From the case book • To be completed individually • Final exam (10 points) • On Excel and Access; In the lab
Course conduct • In class • Lectures • Demo • In class exercises
Communication • Website: http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/solomon.antony/ • Email: solomon.antony@murraystate.edu • Phone: 270-762-6211 • Netmeeting • IP Address: 216.249.160.152