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Module Title	Management Sciences 2
Module Code	MS002
School	Oscail
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Eamon Costello	Office Number	D121
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	MS001
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

A module which introduces students to topics in Management Science and Business Modelling.

Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate different types of mathematical models used to solve common business problems
2. Formulate various problems for solving via modelling
3. Solve modelling algorithms using tables, graphs and calculation
4. Use software to model problems and derive possible solutions
5. Interpret the output of software when used to solve business problems
6. Recommend strategies via written reports based on the results of mathematical modelling of real world problems

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Management Science / Business Modeling.
Introduction to L.P and associated business models.Graphical methods on solution.Introduction to the simplex algorithm.A special class of linear programming problem.Integer programmingGraph theory and applications.Project Management – CPM&PERT.Inventory stock control models.Queuing and waiting line models with applicationsSimulationDecision TheoryMarkov processes and applications.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

David R. Anderson Dennis J. Sweeney Thomas A. Williams R. Kipp Martin: 2011, An Introduction to Management Science, International Edition, 13th Edition, 13th (International Edition), Cengage, 9780538475655

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MS002

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