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.
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