This course is about using computers, internet, decision support systems and related technologies in helping managers in decision making. Topics include decision support systems, modelling and analysis techniques, gathering and tracking information from the web, and data mining.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the various stages of decision making; 2. Develop decision models to aid in decision making; 3. Use technologies that help in decision making; 4. Understand the concepts involved in data mining; 5. Give examples of how decision support and analysis help organizations to improve their competitive advantage.