This course will demonstrate how to use analytical methods to structure complex decisions, analyze and compare alternatives, and arrive at an action plan. Topics such as coping with the uncertain future, the analysis of complex data, the fundamentals of centralized vs. decentralized data (blockchain), and solving simultaneous decision problems will be covered in the context of a variety of real management problems. The focus of the course is on how the appropriate use of data and analytics can create a competitive advantage for the organization.