The goal of the course is to help students become effective problem solvers and finally intelligent business decision makers in various management situations. This course is designed to prepare students for developing new insights and understanding of business performance by introducing the statistical methods and techniques of data analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on practical applications of empirical methods and how to implement some research methods correctly and efficiently. Students will learn how to use data to carry out an empirical project. The course should be valuable for students with interest in the science of quantitative decision making.