2013 Unit of Study
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| Management Science | |
|---|---|
| UoS Code | QBUS2310 |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Offered | Semester 2 |
| Prerequisites | BUSS1020 or ECMT1010 or ECOF1010 |
| Corequisites | |
| Prohibitions | ECMT2720, ECMT2620 |
| Assumed Knowledge | |
| Additional Information | |
| Lectures | 1x 2hr lecture and 1x 1hr tutorial per week |
| Assessment | Assignments (35%); Mid-Semester exam (20%); Final exam (45%) |
| Description | The ability to understand and mathematically formulate decision problems is a fundamental skill for managers in any organisation. This unit focuses on basic management science modelling techniques used in capacity planning, production management, and resource allocation. Students will learn to approach complex real life problems, formulate appropriate models and offer solution procedures to ensure an optimal use of resources. Methods include linear programming, integer programming, quadratic programming, and dynamic programming. |