ETF9480

Business modelling (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Mr Tissa Galagedera

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Provides a working knowledge of decision-making tools and techniques applicable to problems arising from business. Various optimisation techniques used in the business decision-making process will be introduced. Includes business modelling with spreadsheets, linear programming models, transportation and assignment models, network models, project-planning and scheduling models. Applications in business, particularly in management, marketing, accounting and finance will be used.

Assessment: 2 assignments : 40% (2x20%); + Examination (2 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour practical/tutorial per week.

Prerequisites: ETX1100 or equivalent or permission

Prohibitions: ETF2480.