Syllabus - Mahidol University International College

Course Syllabus
1. Program of Study
Faculty/Institute/College
Bachelor of Business Administration Program
Mahidol University International College
2. Course Code
Course Title
ICMB 363
Management Science
3. Number of Credits
4
4. Prerequisite(s)
ICNS 104 Fundamental Statistics
5. Type of Course
Core Course
6. Trimester / Academic Year
T2/2014-2015
7. Course Conditions
BBA Status
(Lecture-Lab-Study)
(4-0-8)
8. Course Description
Model building as a foundation for rational decision making and problem solving, linear
and nonlinear programming, network models, queuing analysis, probability and decision
theory, and simulation, computer software applying these techniques in the analysis of a
wide variety of decision problems.
9. Course Objective(s)
After successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the basic concepts of probability and decision theory.
2. Understand the basic concepts of optimization modeling.
3. Understand how statistics and optimizations can be applied to solve business
problems.
10. Course Outline
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lecture
Hours
Introduction to Management Science
4
Probability and Statistics
4
Decision Making under Uncertainty
4
Simulation Models
4
Midterm Review
4
Midterm Examination (Monday, February 9, 2015, 18.00-19.50)
4
Topics
1
Instructor
DCL/PPT
DCL/PPT
DCL/PPT
DCL/PPT
DCL/PPT
DCL/PPT
7
8
9
10
11
12
Linear Programming (Formulation and Graphical Solution)
Linear Programming (Computer Solution)
Linear Programming (Sensitivity Analysis)
Linear Programming (Integer Linear Programming)
Final Exam Review
Final Examination (Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 18.00-19.50)
Total
4
4
4
4
4
OCS/PPT
OCS/PPT
OCS/PPT
OCS/PPT
OCS/PPT
OCS/PPT
44
11. Teaching Media
Whiteboard, projector, and computer.
12. Teaching Methods
Explaining (lecturing), demonstrating (teaching through examples), collaborating (group
discussions and assignments), and learning by teaching.
13. Measurement and Evaluation of Student Achievement
Composition
Attendance and Participation
Assignments
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Total
Percentage
10%
10%
40%
40%
100%
14. Course Evaluation*
Raw Score
Grade
90-100
A
85-89
B+
80-84
B
75-79
C+
70-74
C
65-69
D+
60-64
D
0-60
F
*These are general guidelines and are subject to adjustments at instructors’ discretion.
15. Required Textbook
Albright, S. C., Zappe, C. J., & Winston, W. L. (2011). Data Analysis, Optimization, and
Simulation Modeling. Canada: South-Western Cengage Learning.
16. Instructors
Ornlatcha Sivarak, Ph.D. (OCS)
[email protected]
Office Hours: Mon and Wed, 12:00 – 14:00
Praowpan Tansitpong, Ph.D. (PPT)
[email protected]
Office hours:Tue, 12:00-16:00
2
Dolchai La-ornual, Ph.D. (DCL)
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tue and Thu 14:00 – 16:00
17. Course Coordinator
Program Director of Information Systems Major
3