Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. | |
| Code | ISLZ301 |
| Name | Management Science I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Operations research helps in solving problems in different environments that needs decisions. This course aims to introduce students to use quantitive methods and techniques for effective decisions making; model formulation and applications that are used in solving business decision problems.
Course Content
Linear Problems and Modelling, Grafical Method, Simplex Algorithm, Transportation Problems
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the philosophy underlying the reasons for mathematical modelling of problems. |
| LO02 | Describe the phases of a management science problem. |
| LO03 | Discuss the benefits of a management science approach to decision problems. |
| LO04 | Understand the decision models. |
| LO05 | To be able to solve mathematical form by using the most appropriate decision model. |
| LO06 | The solution of the model is obtained. |
| LO07 | Try the solution obtained from the model |
| LO08 | The results of the model are monitored and the results are put into practice. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | List and define the concepts of business management, and explain their relations to each other | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion and identify their advantages and disadvantages. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management ; indicate the strong and weak sides of each method. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explain how to create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain how to interpret the results gathered through the application and/or implementation of conceptual models and/or numerical and statistical methods of business management. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Use the basic numerical and statistical softwares | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Use the basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | As well as professional development, improve him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities, identifying needs of learning. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Follow latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of life long learning | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Use different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements in academic and business context | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Perceive and interpret the feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral format | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affects the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Science | Reading the given materials | |
| 2 | Introduction to Linear Programming, Problems and Formulation | Reading the given materials | |
| 3 | Introduction to Linear Programming, Problems and Formulation | Reading the given materials | |
| 4 | Graphical Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 5 | Simplex Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 6 | Simplex Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 7 | Introduction to Linear Programming, Problems and Formulation | Reading the given materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Presentation | |
| 9 | Duality and Sensitivity Analysis | Reading the given materials | |
| 10 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 11 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 12 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | Reading the given materials | |
| 13 | Project management | Reading the given materials | |
| 14 | Project management | Reading the given materials | |
| 15 | Project management | Reading the given materials | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam Presentation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam Presentation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||