ECTS - Quantitative Methods
Quantitative Methods (MBA505) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | MBA505 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Social Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Purpose of the course is to introduce quantitative approaches to managerial decision making and apply them. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Operational research, structure and solution of decision problems, linear programming, mathematical structure of linear programming, solution techniques of linear programming, graphical method, Simplex method, transportation problems, mathematical structure of transportation problems, solution of transportation problems, MODI test. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managerial decision making and quantitative approaches | Mehpare Timor, ch. 1 |
| 2 | Decision making models | Winston Ch.13 |
| 3 | Linear programming model | Winston Ch.3 |
| 4 | Formulating linear programming models and solving relevant problems | Winston Ch.3 |
| 5 | Solution of Linear Programming Problems | Winston Ch.4,5 |
| 6 | Sensitivity analysis | Winston Ch. 5 |
| 7 | Duality | Winston Ch.6 |
| 8 | Solution applications by EXCEL SOLVER | |
| 9 | presentations | |
| 10 | Mid-term exam | |
| 11 | Transportation problem | Winston Ch. 7 |
| 12 | Assignment problem | Winston Ch. 7 |
| 13 | presentations | |
| 14 | Network analysis: CPM and PERT | Winston Ch. 8 |
| 15 | presentations | |
| 16 | final exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Wayne L. Winston, Operations Research, Applications and Algorithms |
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| Other Sources | 2. Mehpare Timor, Yöneylem Araştırması, Türkmen Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2010. |
| 3. Hamdy Taha, Yöneylem Araştırması, Literatür Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2000. | |
| 4. Bernard W. Taylor III, Introduction to Management Science |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 20 |
| Presentation | 3 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Integrates the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate field with business administration and uses them in conjunction. | X | ||||
| 2 | Possesses knowledge of research methods and techniques and is able to apply them. | X | ||||
| 3 | Produces creative and constructive solutions in cases of uncertainty and complexity in the field of business administration. | X | ||||
| 4 | Comprehends the fundamental concepts and core functions of business administration at an advanced level. | X | ||||
| 5 | Plans and manages activities aimed at the professional development of subordinates in projects and professional activities within their field. | X | ||||
| 6 | Generates innovative and creative ideas and is able to implement them. | X | ||||
| 7 | Independently carries out a study using their knowledge in the field of business administration and takes responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professional groups in the field. | X | ||||
| 8 | Has the ability to access scientific knowledge in business administration, follow current literature, critically evaluate and apply it. | X | ||||
| 9 | Communicates knowledge related to the field of business effectively by using verbal, written, and visual communication methods in both the language of instruction and professional English. | X | ||||
| 10 | Demonstrates awareness of professional ethics, environmental sensitivity, sustainability, social responsibility, and cultural, societal, and universal values. | X | ||||
| 11 | Works effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, takes responsibility, performs risk analysis, adapts to change, thinks critically, and takes initiative in problem-solving. | X | ||||
| 12 | . | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||