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MS-E2177 - Seminar on Case Studies in Operations Research D, Lecture, 10.1.2025-6.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student has acquired good skills in solving real-life problems from firms and research organizations as a result of developing and solving operations research models through collaborative work in project teams. The student can communicate effectively through oral presentations and well-written reports. 

Credits: 5 - 7

Schedule: 10.01.2025 - 06.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ahti Salo

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: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teamwork is practised in the context of techno-economic projects. Building and application of models. Project planning, execution and reporting. Excursions to companies and research organizations. 

    The contents of this course vary. The course can be taken multiple times (those students who have already completed the course and are interested in taking it again are advised to contact studentservices@aalto.fi). 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in seminar and project work.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact hours 15h. Attendance is compulsory.
    Project work 120h (174h project manager)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides, reading materials related to project planning and the topic of the project assignment. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - V
    2025-2026 Spring III - V

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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