Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | BUSZ301 |
| Name | Management Science I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| 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)
|
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
Quantitive methods and techniques
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 relation to each other | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | List and define the fundamental conceptual models, numerical and statistical techniques of business administartion; identify their advantages and disadvantages | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | List and define the relationship between the basic concepts of economy and business management; indicates 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 create the fundamental conceptual models and how to apply numerical and statistical techniques that are used in business administration. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Follow the basic steps of business management methods and apply them | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Determine appropriate methods to solve business problems | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the results that are obtained from applications of business management methods. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Use basic numerical and statistical softwares. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Use basic enterprise resource planning (ERP) softwares | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Take initiative individually or/and as a member of a team, lead and work effectively | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Follow the latest developments in the field, and sustain personal and professional development with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong 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 different resources in accordance with academic principles, synthesize the data gathered, and present them effectively in an unfamiliar field | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Perceive and interpret feelings, ideas and behaviours of people appropriately, and express himself/herself accurately in written or oral form | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Question traditional approaches, methods and implementations; develop and implement alternative methods when required | 3 |
| PLO18 | - | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Determine the most appropriate approaches, implementations and methods of business management considering sectors, their sizes, resources, cultures, goals and objectives. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Monitor external factors such as industrial structures, competition, technologies, economics, politics, cultures that affect the activities of businesses and interpret their impact on businesses. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Linear Programming, Problems and Formulation | 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 | Graphical Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 6 | Simplex Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 7 | Simplex Solution Method | Reading the given materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Presentation | |
| 9 | Duality and Sensitivity Analysis | Reading the given materials | |
| 10 | Duality and Sensitivity Analysis | Reading the given materials | |
| 11 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 12 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 13 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 14 | Tansportation Models | Reading the given materials | |
| 15 | Tansportation Models | 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 | ||