Quantitative Methods and Strategic Decision Making

Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Assistant Professor
(2)
5
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by teams
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Healthcare Market research Operations
Skills
quantitative research constructive feedback strategic decision making mathematical modeling problem solving decision making probability linear programming microsoft excel health administration
Learner goals and capabilities

The course of Quantitative Methods equips students with essential skills in applying quantitative techniques to solve real-world problems in business, healthcare, management, and other industries. Learners will focus on interpreting data, formulating mathematical models, and making informed decisions based on their analysis. With foundational knowledge in probability, regression, linear programming, and decision-making under uncertainty, students will use tools like MS Excel and Excel QM to drive data-backed insights.


Employers are expected to provide regular guidance, offer access to all relevant project information, participate in virtual feedback sessions. Your constructive feedback will help students refine their problem-solving and decision-making skills through practical application.

Learners

Learners
Post-graduate
Intermediate levels
8 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

At the end of this collaboration, employers will receive:

  • A final report detailing the problem analysis, model formulation, and key recommendations based on quantitative methods within the area researched.



Project Examples

Requirements

Modelling and analysis in business or healthcare.

Examples:

  • Exploring patient preferences in healthcare.
  • Analyzing factors of access in healthcare.
  • Sale furcating for a company.
  • Investigation of utility of customers and how its relation to demand.


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Can you provide a final summary of findings and future durections?

Present the main findings and discuss difficulties that were faced.