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Queueing Models for Service Operations Management (40921)

We will analyze queueing models relevant for service systems, with most of our emphasis on the many-server queue.  First, we will combine asymptotic analysis methodology with statistical learning techniques to develop data-driven operational policies with provably good performance.  The focus will be on handling non-exponential inter-arrival, service, and reneging distributions.  Second, we will study how to incorporate human behavior in many-server queueing models by using game theory methodology. Topics covered are listed week-by-week, starting from the second page.

 

 

The course does not assume knowledge of measure theory, but will be reasonably careful from a mathematical point of view.  Familiarity with stochastic processes at the level of BUS 36906 will be assumed. 
There is no official textbook.  The relevant papers for each session are listed in the syllabus.
Please see the syllabus.
Description and/or course criteria last updated: August 18 2026
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 40921-50
    M 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    3A - Seminar Room
    In-Person Only

Queueing Models for Service Operations Management (40921) - Ward, Amy>>

We will analyze queueing models relevant for service systems, with most of our emphasis on the many-server queue.  First, we will combine asymptotic analysis methodology with statistical learning techniques to develop data-driven operational policies with provably good performance.  The focus will be on handling non-exponential inter-arrival, service, and reneging distributions.  Second, we will study how to incorporate human behavior in many-server queueing models by using game theory methodology. Topics covered are listed week-by-week, starting from the second page.

 

 

The course does not assume knowledge of measure theory, but will be reasonably careful from a mathematical point of view.  Familiarity with stochastic processes at the level of BUS 36906 will be assumed. 
There is no official textbook.  The relevant papers for each session are listed in the syllabus.
Please see the syllabus.
Description and/or course criteria last updated: August 18 2026
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 40921-50
    M 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    3A - Seminar Room
    In-Person Only