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MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

EIE2004 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
3 Credits

Pre-requisite EIA1006 Statistics II and EIA1007 Elementary Mathematics

Learning At the end of this course, the students are able to:
Outcomes
1. discuss modelling techniques and problem-structuring methods;
2. apply the problem structuring methods to structure, implement and solve a
range of quantitative models; and
3. apply management science techniques in managerial context and decision
making.

Synopsis The course introduces the students to the areas of management science and
focuses on specific quantitative methods and models for the analysis and
optimisation of complex problems in public administration, economics and
business. The methods investigated include linear programming, project
scheduling, decision analysis, queuing analysis, and inventory management.
Students will also be introduced to computer software for solving the quantitative
models.

References 1. Bernard W. Taylor III. 2013. Introduction to Management Science. 11 edition.
th
Prentice-Hall.
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2. Winston W. L. and Albright, S.C. 2016. Practical Management Science. 5
edition. South-Western Cengage Learning.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3
CT1, CT2, CT3

Assessment Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

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