SCM305 Applied Management Science (Autumn 2020)

About the course

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
• Individual Study Courses/Part- time studies
• Årsstudium for Sjøkrigsskolen
• Exchange programme - Bachelor's level

Recommended requirements

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 completing the course

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 the character (A - F)

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Mandatory coursework: Assignment(s)
• Courseworks given:
• Courseworks required:
• Presence: Not required
• Comment:

Examination

Form of assessment: Home assessment

• Proportion: 10%

• Duration: -

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material + calculator that may contain data

Form of assessment: Home assessment

• Proportion: 10%

• Duration: -

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material + calculator that may contain data

Forrm of assessment:Home assessment

• Proportion: 80%

• Duration: -

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material + calculator that may contain data

Syllabus

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