SCM305 Applied Management Science (Autumn 2021)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for logistikk
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Yury Redutskiy
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- {code=LN, name=Foundation courses, level I}
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
The emphasis in this course is on practical problem-solving with Excel and other available software to solve real-life problems in logistics systems management. Some examples of topics addressed in this course include analysis and decision-making in the areas of network design, scheduling, workforce organization, investment planning, profitability analysis. The course also covers real-life aspects relevant to management, such as handling uncertainty, analysis and integration of problem settings, and multi-criteria decision-making.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Exchange programme - Bachelor's level
Recommended knowledge
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel) is an advantage.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| SCM305N – Applied Management Science. | 7.5 |
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
Upon completing the course, the candidates:
- strengthen the ability of practical and realistic problem solving
- are able to identify and assess the necessary aspects of decision-making problems
- apply spreadsheet models and other software for decision support
- analyze and communicate the results of problem solving
Forms of teaching and learning
Three hours of lectures per week. Each week, practical tasks will be given to the students to solve. The students must bring their own laptop computers to the classroom.
The candidates will be given two assignments for which the reports must be prepared and submitted within specified deadlines. The reports graded with a pass/fail grade.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- Mandatory coursework: Assignment(s)
- Courseworks given: 2
- Courseworks required: 2
- Presence: Not required
- Comment:
Exam
- Form of assessment: Digital school assessment - Inspera
- Proportion: 100%
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Grouping: Individual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material: Separate list, see below
Pensum
Pensumoversikt
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