45-751 Optimization

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course covers fundamental optimization tools for quantitative analysis in the management sciences. The central topics of study are linear integer and nonlinear programming. Special emphasis is placed on linear programming particularly on modeling business applications and on sensitivity analysis. The course follows a practical spreadsheet-based approach to provide hands-on experience with software such as Excel Solver.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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