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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | MG24704 |
| Name | Quantitative Decision Making Techniques |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MERT DEMİRCİOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aimsto give the students the ability to perceive the problems that can be faced in management and to approach these problems with operation research techniques.
Course Content
This course starts with the fundamentals of operation research and it continues with what linear programming,transportation and assignment problems are and it gives information on how to reach solutions to business problems by applying these techniques.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
Winston, W. L., Goldberg, J. B. (2004). Operations research: applications and algorithms (Vol. 3). Belmont: Thomson Brooks/Cole
Notes
Hamdy A. Taha, Operations Research.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | List the concepts of quantitative methods. |
| LO02 | Explains the relationships between the concepts of quantitative methods. |
| LO03 | Explains the use of numerical and statistical methods related to the basic theoretical models of business management. |
| LO04 | Demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of numerical and statistical methods related to the basic theoretical models of business management. |
| LO05 | Applies numerical and statistical methods related to the theoretical models used in business management. |
| LO06 | Identifies appropriate methods for solving different business problems encountered. |
| LO07 | Explains the steps of appropriate methods for solving different business problems encountered. |
| LO08 | Applies the appropriate method for solving different business problems encountered. |
| LO09 | Explains the appropriate method for solving different business problems encountered with excel. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defining the basic functions of the business and explaining their relations with each other. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defining the basic theories and models of business management, numerical and statistical methods. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applying the models used in business management. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluating the results of the models applied in business management in terms of different sectors. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to define business problems arising from internal and external environmental conditions and changes. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to solve basic business problems with analytical thinking ability. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to reach the most appropriate result by using numerical and statistical analysis programs in the solution of business problems. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Bireysel ve/veya ekip içinde sorumluluk alarak, takım üyesi olarak etkin çalışma. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Self-development by following current developments with the awareness of the continuity of learning in business life. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Synthesizing the information obtained by using different sources within the framework of academic rules. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to associate the knowledge gained in the field of business with the knowledge in different fields. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively presenting the information and comments obtained by using different sources within the framework of academic rules, verbally and in writing. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Using terms and concepts in business terminology effectively in written and oral presentations. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To act in accordance with ethical and legal issues encountered in the field of business administration and in different professional fields. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Identifying problems with a critical perspective and suggesting solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about Operations Research | Textbook first chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Explanation of the basic concepts of Operations Research | Textbook first chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Introduction to Linear Programming | 2nd chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Mathematical Formulation of Linear Programming | 2nd chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Solving Linear Programming Mathematical Formulation in Excel | 2nd chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Reporting Sensitivity Analysis in Excel | 3rd chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Interpretation of the Sensitivity Analysis Report | 3rd chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the related textbook and notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Introduction to transportation model | 4th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Solving Transportation Model Problems in Excel | 4th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Introduction to Assignment Models | 5th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Solving Assignment Problems with Excel | 5th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Unusual Situations in Transportation Problems | 5th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 6th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Using Excel for Mathematical Programming | 6th chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by reading the relevant textbook and notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by reading the relevant textbook and notes. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||