BUS 125: Simulation For Business

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 1.5 hours; outside projects, 1.5 hours

Catalog page 172

Prerequisites: BUS 104/ STAT 104, STAT 048, or equivalents

Description: Introduces simulation as a tool for analyzing complex systems. Analyzes and discusses the theory and practice of modeling through simulation. Topics include modeling uncertainty and collecting input data, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, model verification and validation, and sensitivity analysis. Examines applications in finance, marketing, operations, and supply chain management.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 72/79 77/79 65/70 214/228
2024-25 61/75 76/78 62/70 199/223
2023-24 59/76 74/75 56/70 189/221
2022-23 73/80 78/79 62/70 213/229
2021-22 63/78 53/77 116/155
2020-21 74/79 41/78 15/50 130/207
2019-20 67/77 43/53 42/50 152/180
2018-19 52/60  52/ 60
2017-18 42/50  42/ 50
2016-17 65/68  65/ 68