BADM 523
CRN 84500
Section 002
Management Science
Fall 2006
Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-9:45, Room 128 B&E
Instructor
Telephone
e-mail
Office
Office Hours
Dr. Jack Fuller
293-7935
jfuller@wvu.edu
103 B&E
T-Th 10:00-11:00,
M-W 9:30-10:30
and by appointment
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have:
1. An in-depth understanding of the use of Excel spreadsheets.
2. Experience in decision model building and problem solving utilizing spreadsheets.
3. The ability to face a real-world problem and express it in mathematical terms in order that an improved
understanding of the situation can be achieved.
4. An exposure to decision problems facing managers in the various functional areas of an organization.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Admission into the College of Business and Economics Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
program.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Albright and Winston; Spreadsheet Modeling and Applications: Essentials of Practical Management
Science, Thompson Publishing, First Edition, 2005.
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
Oral presentations
Writing assignments
Student team assignments
REGULARLY SCHEDULED TESTS:
There will be two (2) tests during the semester. You are responsible for all material from lecture, assigned
readings, exercises, and handouts. If you miss a test without a valid reason, you will receive a zero (0) for
that test. You need to inform the instructor in advance if you will not be able to attend one of the two exams.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance will not be directly used as part of the course grade. However, based on past semesters, the
students who attend most (if not all) of the classes usually get the best grades.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
2
Late assignments will receive a grade of zero (0) unless prior arrangements have been made with the
instructor.
DETERMINATION OF GRADE:
Ultimately, you will have to judge from examining your own decision making skills what you have learned
from this course. In addition to my responsibility to design and implement an effective course, I must also
assess your level of understanding and performance on the examinations and case writeups as indicated in
this course outline. Individual grades will be assigned based on total points obtained. There will be no extra
credit projects.
Your course grade will be based upon the following components and weights:
Midterm exam
Final exam
Case presentations
and writeups (3)
Total
35%
35%
30%
100%
The examinations will be problem oriented focusing on typical decision problems facing managers. The
examinations will be “open book”. The key to making a good grade is knowing when you need help and
asking for it. Let me know if you start to have difficulties. The final examination will not be comprehensive.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Please refer to the West Virginia University Student Handbook,
etc., for more information about academic dishonesty. Please note that a student will receive a failing grade
in this course for cheating.
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to
maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and nondiscrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive
and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration.
If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate
in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with Disability Services (293-6700).
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as time and circumstances dictate.
Necessary changes will be announced in class in advance when possible.
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BADM 523
CRN 84500
Section 002
Management Science
Fall 2006
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:45, Room 128 B&E
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
August 22
24
29
31
Sept.
5
7
12
14
19
21
26
28
Oct.
3
5
10
12
17
19
24
26
31
Nov.
2
7
9
14
16
21
23
28
30
Dec.
5
7
15
Course Orientation
Review of Excel spreadsheets
Review of Excel spreadsheets
Review of Excel spreadsheets
Chapter 1 (Introduction to Modeling)
Chapter 1 (Introduction to Modeling)
Chapter 2 (Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling)
Chapter 2 (Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling)
Chapter 2 (Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling)
Chapter 2 (Introduction to Spreadsheet Modeling)
Chapter 3 (Introduction to Optimization Modeling)
Chapter 3 (Introduction to Optimization Modeling)
Chapter 3 (Introduction to Optimization Modeling)
Chapter 3 (Introduction to Optimization Modeling)
Chapter 4 (Linear Programming Models)
Chapter 4 (Linear Programming Models)
Chapter 4 (Linear Programming Models)
Chapter 4 (Linear Programming Models)
Midterm exam
Chapter 5 (Network Models)
Chapter 5 (Network Models)
Chapter 5 (Network Models)
Chapter 5 (Network Models)
Chapter 6 (Optimization Models with Integer Variables)
Chapter 6 (Optimization Models with Integer Variables)
Chapter 6 (Optimization Models with Integer Variables)
WVU recess
WVU recess
Chapter 8 (Decision Making Under Uncertainty)
Chapter 8 (Decision Making Under Uncertainty)
Chapter 8 (Decision Making Under Uncertainty)
Chapter 8 (Decision Making Under Uncertainty)
Final exam (3:00 - 5:00)