37345 Quantitative Management Practice
6cp; 4hpw: 2hpw (lecture), 1hpw (computer lab), 1hpw (tutorial)Requisite(s): 37242 Introduction to Optimisation
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 35340 Quantitative Management Practice
Description
This subject is concerned with practical aspects of quantitative management and covers recent developments in various areas of application. Applications considered include personnel scheduling, supply chain management (including logistics and inventory control), production planning and control, transportation problems, and financial applications. The subject involves various case studies and study of recent journal publications.
The subject focuses on the development of some of the skills required in professional practice, and the application of skills and knowledge acquired in other quantitative management subjects.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Detailed subject description.