Courses Master Display 2013-2014

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Course title Business Analysis
Course code EBC4104
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2-9-2013 25-10-2013 X X
4 3-2-2014 4-4-2014 X X
Level Advanced
Coordinator Alexander Grigoriev
For more information: a.grigoriev@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
Ability to translate a verbal fuzzy description of a business problem into the mathematical model. Knowlege of crucial theoretical tools for analyzing the data and managerial decision making.
Description
This course deals with a toolbox from econometrics and applied operations research. Particularly, the following quantitative methods are extensively discussed:
1. Forecasting
2. Regression analysis
3. Time series
4. Linear programming
5. Integer linear programming
6. Simulations
7. Multiobjective optimization
Besides, students learn how to read manuscripts on the level of current scientific standards, and give presentations using the advanced quantitative reasoning in managerial decision making.
Literature
J.E. Hanke and D.W. Wichern, Business forecasting, International Edition, Pearson Education.
C.T. Ragsdale, Managerial Decision Modeling, Thomson South-Western.
Research papers.
Prerequisites
Moderate mathematical skills and ability to understand quantitative models and concepts.
An advanced level of English.
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Presentation / Assignment / Groupwork
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Master Business Research Methodology Electives
Master Business Research Track OR Methodology Electives
Master International Business Track Accountancy Electives
Master International Business Track Controlling Electives
Master International Business Track Entrepreneurship Electives
Master International Business Track Finance Electives
Master International Business Track Information Management and Business Intelligence Information Management & Business Intelligence
Master International Business Track Organisation Electives
Master International Business Track Strategy and Innovation Electives
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