Practical Management Science

Practical Management Science, 6th Edition, by Wayne Winston and published by Cengage Learning, focuses on business spreadsheet modeling. Geared toward Excel 2016, the textbook emphasizes modeling methodologies over algebraic formulations and model memorization.

Instruction incorporates quantitative modeling across functional areas of business, including finance, marketing, and operations management. The text uses real data and examples to connect management science theory to practical exercises.

The 2019 edition adds a chapter focused on data mining and incorporates BigPicture diagrams to visualize optimization models. Updated cases also reflect revisions to accompanying add-ins such as @RISK and PrecisionTree.