The goal of this course is to teach quantitative techniques used in managerial decision-making and to develop the competence for the use of these techniques, as well as summarizing , interpretation and presentation of information
Prerequisite(s)
NA
Corequisite(s)
NA
Special Requisite(s)
A basic knowledge of statistics and English would be useful.
Instructor(s)
Professor Heyecan GİRİTLİ
Course Assistant(s)
NA
Schedule
Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Office Hour(s)
Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
--Lectures, online exercises, project.
Principle Sources
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Sözen, Zeynep, Yönetim matematiği ders notları, ppt. 2011
Newbold Paul, (çev. Ümit Şenesen) . İşletme ve İktisat için İstatistik;Literatür Yayınevi, 2002.
Goodpasture, John C., Quantitative Methods in Project Management, J.Ross, 2004.
Kobu, Bülent, İşletme Matematiği, Beta Yayınevi, 2009.
Durmuş Dündar, Nazan Çağlar , İstatistik Der Yayınevi- 2008
Other Sources
-McHugh Arthur, Managerial mathematics, Australian Society of Accountants, Sydney, 1980,
Chang, James, Business Process Management Systems,Auerbach, 2005.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The role of mathematics in project management decision making
Lecture, exercises
2. Week
Basic concepts: raw vs. organized data, data types, scales, population and sample
Lecture, exercises
3. Week
Data collection, data organiztion, data presentation, Graphical presentations, frequency distributions and polygons, pie and bar charts
Lecture, exercises
4. Week
Measures of central tendency
Lecture, exercises
5. Week
Measures of dispersion
Lecture, exercises
6. Week
Probability
Lecture, exercises
7. Week
The normal distribution
Lecture, exercises
8. Week
In class exercises
Lecture, exercises
9. Week
Midterm exam
10. Week
Sampling Methods
Lecture, exercises
11. Week
Mathematical tools in project management: linear programming
Lecture, exercises
12. Week
Queuing theory
Lecture, exercises
13. Week
Tools for measuring benefit: NPV
Lecture, exercises
14. Week
Cost-benefit analysis
Lecture, exercises
15. Week
SWOT analysis; EVA analysis
Lecture, exercises
16. Week
In-class exercises
Lecture, exercises
17. Week
In-class exercises
Lecture, exercises
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Project Management.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Project Management is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Project Management at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Project Management by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Project Management by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Project Management
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Project Management.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Project Management.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Project Management with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Project Management to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Project Management.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Develop an understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts used in the management of projects.
LO-2
Acquire the competence to appmathematical and statistical concepts and techniques in managerial decision-making.
LO-3
Gain skills of applying the statistical approach in the production of knowledge as a manager.
LO-4
Develop problem solving skills.
LO-5
Develop skills in using technology and computer software to solve managerial problems.
LO-6
Develop mathematical problem solving skills.
LO-7
Develop mathematical communication skills.
LO-8
Develop a competence for analyzing, summarizing, presenting and interpreting data for project management.
