Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit introduces students to the principles, techniques and applications of computer-based decision support models for business and industry. Topics include: decision trees; linear programming and optimisation; other mathematical programming methods; waiting lines and queues; time series analysis and forecasting; inventory modelling and discrete-event simulation. Models will be built and solved using spreadsheets or other computer applications as appropriate.
Assessment
Assignment: 30%
Exam: 70%
Contact hours
4 x contact hrs/week
Prohibitions
BUS5570
