For this module you are to apply concepts covered in Modules 1-6 to a real situation. The situation can be from work, personal life, or one you have experienced or anticipate in other settings. Your write-up should include:

1. a clear statement of the setting,
2. the specific problem to be solved or analyzed,
3. the data set,
4. a detailed analysis with conclusions
5. all put into a format worthy of a professional presentation (word document, web page, PowerPoint, etc.)

The final grade will depend on the completeness and thoroughness of the five parts above. Typically, A projects combine concepts from two or more modules, extend the concepts in the modules, and/or apply concepts from previous courses – Java, Project Management, for example. If you are using a situation from work feel free to modify data to hide proprietary information.

Some examples of previous projects.

• Lease versus buy for technology for 15 year period
• Detailed analysis of 9000 outlets
• Forecasting and calculating budgets
• Realty purchases with tax implications
• Forecasting pollution
• Casino and board game simulations