The Bernard M. Baruch CollegeDepartment of Management

MGT 3500Introduction to Management Science

Dr. Lie-Fern HsuOffice: VC 9-284 Phone: (646) 312-3656E-mail: Lie-Fern.Hsu@baruch.cuny.eduOffice Hours : M, W 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM and by appointment Fall 2012 Text: Bernard W. Taylor III, Introduction to Management Science, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall,

2013.

Course DescriptionThe objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the field of Management Science, which is concerned with the utilization of quantitative principles for decision-making in management. Primary emphasis is on the development of the concepts and criteria used in making decisions, and the use of the model building approach. Several Management Science models and solution methods will be studied. Problem solving and quantitative thinking are required. You are encouraged to form study groups and work together on solving problems.

Topics Covered Reading Requirements

Decision Analysis Chapter 12Linear Programming, Graphical Solution Chapter 2Linear Programming, Formulation and Application Chapter 4 Distribution Models

Transportation Problem Chapters 6 & Module BAssignment Problem Chapters 6 & Module B

Project Management: PERT/ CPM Chapter 8Goal Programming Chapter 9

Attendance Policy: Everyone is expected to be in class on time. I will excuse one absence for work, illness, or family needs if you e-mail me before class to let me know. For each unexcused absence, one point per absence will be deducted from your grade. A total of six or more excused plus unexcused absences will result in being dropped from the class. Students should not sign the attendance sheet and leave class. If you do this, 5 points from your total course score will be deducted. I will periodically take attendance during class to see if the individuals whose names have been signed are in attendance. If you are unavoidably absent please provide an explanation with documentation, if possible. Avoid absences as much as possible.

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to know and adhere to the College Academic Integrity Policy, found at: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/academic/academic_honesty.html. It states that:Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Cheating, forgery, plagiarism and collusion in dishonest acts undermine the college's educational mission and the students' personal and intellectual growth. Baruch students are expected to bear individual responsibility for their work, to learn the rules and

definitions that underlie the practice of academic integrity, and to uphold its ideals. Ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable excuse for disobeying them. Any student who attempts to compromise or devalue the academic process will be sanctioned.  All suspected incidences of academic misconduct will be reported to the office of the Dean of Students.

Course GradingHomework, attendance and class participation 10%Exam #1 30%Exam #2 30%Exam #3 30%Total 100%