TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
QM 3342
Introduction to Operations Research
Prerequisites
QM 2241.
Description
An introduction to quantitative techniques applicable to business and economics. Topics include
decision analysis, mathematical programming, network analysis, and other process analysis.
Prerequisite: QM 2241.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Apply decision analysis techniques to business decisions, including decision trees, decisionmaking without probabilities, and the analytic-hierarchy process.
2. Compute efficient resource allocations using mathematical programming and network
analysis, including linear programming, integer programming, transportation and
transshipment modeling, the assignment algorithm, and network modeling.
3. Analyze transient and steady-state processes, including Markov processes or queuing
theory.
Purpose
To provide a basic knowledge of forecasting, planning, and efficiency-optimizing methods of
conceptual planning for manufacturing, service, and logistics purposes. BABA/BSBA
Management major specified elective (General Management or Production and Operations
Management concentration).
Approved Texts
Anderson, D. R., Sweeney, D. J., & Williams, T. A. (2005 or current). An introduction to
management science: Quantitative approaches to decision making (11th ed.). Mason,
OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Hillier, F. S., & Hillier, M. S. (2003 or current). Introduction to management science (2nd ed.).
Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: QM 3342
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Taylor, B. W. (2004 or current). Introduction to management science (8th ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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criterion weights,
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mid-term grade
objectives
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o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
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v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
q. Daily assignments,
other statements)
(certification,
holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy