LEARNING OUTCOMES
Business Analytics refers to the use of quantitative models to help make better business decisions. This course focuses on mathematical optimization models that are commonly used in business applications. After the course the student can (i) recognize the types of real-world business decision problems where use of these models brings added value, (ii) interpret results of these models to derive defensible decision recommendations, and (iii) build and solve these models using relevant software to support business decision making.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 04.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juuso Liesiö
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Linear, mixed-integer, non-linear and multiple objective optimization/programming models with applications examples in supply chain management, production planning, finance and marketing.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assignments and exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, exercise sessions and exam.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides, scientific articles, assignments, computer implementations of mathematical models, and the textbook (An Introduction to Management Science by Anderson et al., 2014, ISBN Code: 978-1-111-82361-0).
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn II