using appropriate analytical, numerical and computational techniques Assessment effectively organise, present and interpret practical skills are assessed by Students’ quantitative information and results of individual and group coursework, statistical analyses presentations, lab coursework, examination make effective managerial decision to and dissertation. improve organisational performance deploy a range of communication and interpersonal skills undertake substantial research in the context of management science and operational research D. Graduate skills Teaching/learning methods Students are taught these skills when On completion of the programme the discussing issues in class and workshops and successful student will be able to: when preparing oral or written materials. Students are required to manage their own deploy a range of analytical, numerical time in order to prepare for class and submit and computational tools coursework by specified deadlines. evaluate complex material and use it both orally and in writing in the pursuit of both Assessment: analysis and argument Students are assessed formatively through exercise critical judgment in the development feedback on oral communication in class and of hypothesis or in analysing flaws in workshop discussions and summative through reasoning the coursework assignments, the research appreciate how to apply management science proposal and dissertation. concepts to work settings. demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling problems and communicate solutions and conclusions to a critical audience. 12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements) 12. 1 Overall structure of the programme MSc Management Science and Operational Research Compulsory Modules MGT4002 - Operations Management (30 credits) STX4008 - Operational Research Methods (30 credits) MGT4004 - Decision Modelling and Simulation (30 credits) MGT4006 - Management Science Dissertation (60 credits) Optional modules Choose one from the following: MGT4127 Managing Projects (30 credits) – STX4010 - Advanced Operational Research (30 credits) PRS4604 - Risk Management Techniques (30 credits) PG Diploma Management Science and Operational Research Compulsory Modules MGT4002 - Operations Management (30 credits) STX4008 - Operational Research Methods (30 credits) MGT4004 - Decision Modelling and Simulation (30 credits)
using appropriate analytical, numerical and computational techniques effectively organise, present and interpret quantitative information and results of statistical analyses make effective managerial decision to improve organisational performance deploy a range of communication and interpersonal skills undertake substantial research in the context of management science and operational research Assessment Students’ practical skills are assessed by individual and group coursework, presentations, lab coursework, examination and dissertation. D. Graduate skills On completion of the programme the successful student will be able to: deploy a range of analytical, numerical and computational tools evaluate complex material and use it both orally and in writing in the pursuit of both analysis and argument exercise critical judgment in the development of hypothesis or in analysing flaws in reasoning appreciate how to apply management science concepts to work settings. demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling problems and communicate solutions and conclusions to a critical audience. Teaching/learning methods Students are taught these skills when discussing issues in class and workshops and when preparing oral or written materials. Students are required to manage their own time in order to prepare for class and submit coursework by specified deadlines. Assessment: Students are assessed formatively through feedback on oral communication in class and workshop discussions and summative through the coursework assignments, the research proposal and dissertation. 12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements) 12. 1 Overall structure of the programme MSc Management Science and Operational Research Compulsory Modules MGT4002 - Operations Management (30 credits) STX4008 - Operational Research Methods (30 credits) MGT4004 - Decision Modelling and Simulation (30 credits) MGT4006 - Management Science Dissertation (60 credits) Optional modules Choose one from the following: MGT4127 – Managing Projects (30 credits) STX4010 - Advanced Operational Research (30 credits) PRS4604 - Risk Management Techniques (30 credits) PG Diploma Management Science and Operational Research Compulsory Modules MGT4002 - Operations Management (30 credits) STX4008 - Operational Research Methods (30 credits) MGT4004 - Decision Modelling and Simulation (30 credits)