Lectures using PowerPoint presentations, problem sessions, computer applications
Principle Sources
Ø Taha, Hamdy A., Operations Research: An Introduction, Ninth Edition, Prentice-Hall International, Inc., 2011.
Ø Hillier, Frederick S. and Lieberman, Gerald J., Introduction to Operations Research, Tenth Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2014.
Ø Winston, Wayne L., Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Fourth Edition, Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, 2004.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Operations Research
Lecture, problem session
2. Week
Linear Programming Models and Model Formulation
Lecture, problem session
3. Week
Examples on Linear Programming Models
Lecture, problem session
4. Week
Graphical Solution Procedure
Lecture, problem session
5. Week
Simplex Method
Lecture, problem session
6. Week
Examples on Simplex Method /
Using the Excel Solver to Solve Linear Programming Models
Lecture, computer applications
7. Week
Simplex Method (Artificial Starting Solution)
Lecture, problem session
8. Week
Midterm Week
Exam
9. Week
Duality
Lecture, problem session
10. Week
Sensitivity Analysis Using LINDO Software
Lecture, computer applications
11. Week
Transportation Problem
Lecture, problem session
12. Week
Transportation Problem
Lecture, problem session
13. Week
Assignment Proble
Lecture, problem session
14. Week
Final Exam
Exam
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
4
40
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To be able to evaluate the economic data with structure of analytical thinking
LO-2
Learn how to predict and model by analyzing the relationship of economic data
LO-3
Considering implementation of optimal decision-making models to business problems
LO-4
Formulate a problem about decision-making, build a mathematical model, obtain a solution from the model,control the model and its solution, evaluate, apply the solution obtained
LO-5
Finding solutions of problems encountered in business by means of analytical thinking
