Quantitative Methods

Introduction

Quantitative Methods Department is responsible for coordinating the teaching of the subjects in the area of Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Data Analysis, as well as to support the initiatives of the teaching and research staff. The main functions of the Department are:

• To coordinate educational activities.
• To ensure the proper development of the subjects.
• To promote research activities of its academic staff.
• To review and approve PhD proposals.
• To develop educational and academic projects.

Teaching

The objective of the Department is to develop future professionals’ competences in those areas where quantitative methods are working tools, by stimulating critical thinking, innovation, an efficient use of technology and information systems and ethical behavior of people.

The Department faculty teach in the following programs:

IQS School of Management:

• Degree in Business Administration and Management
• Degree in International Business
• Degree in Marketing
• Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Master in Investment Analysis and Banking

IQS School of Engineering:

• Degree in Biomedical sciences
• Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
• Degree in Chemistry
• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Biotechnology
• Master in Analytical Chemistry
• Master in Bioengineering
• Master in Chemistry Engieering
• Master in Organic Chemistry and Pharmacy
• Master in Industrial Engineering

Research

The department’s research focuses on the application of data analysis and modeling techniques in the fields of experimental sciences, engineering and social sciences, as well as the teaching of these techniques in higher education. The research is carried out within the framework of the Applied Mathematics and Modeling research groups (ADAMIQS) and the Sustainability and Social Economy research group.

Relationship with businesses

The department members do consulting and training activities for companies. They collaborate with IQS Executive Education teaching courses either at IQS or “in company” and they also collaborate with IQS Tech Transfer  doing technical services and consulting for different companies.