Business & Economic Decision Techniques (ECON7322)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2018
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Economics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L1.5T
Incompatible
ECON2320 or EC235 or 736
Prerequisite
ECON7150 or MATH7050, MATH7051 or MATH7052
Course enquiries
Prof C. O'Donnell
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Provides a working understanding of some of the principal techniques used in business decision making. Topics include linear programming, transportation & assignment models, project scheduling & control, inventory models, & decision theory & games. These techniques can be used to solve problems in areas as diverse as product mixing & blending, firm efficiency & benchmarking, project management, & multi-period financial planning. Problems & exercises are solved using Microsoft Excel or a simple menu-drive software package.