FIT4022 Computer models for business decisions - Semester 2, 2010

Gippsland

Prohibitions

Teaching approach

Timetable information

For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/

Tutorial allocation

On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/

Unit Schedule

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Improvements to this unit

Prescribed text(s) and readings

Taylor, B.W. III, Introduction to Management Science, 10th edition, Prentice Hall, 2010, ISBN-10: 013-245757-1 or ISBN-13: 978-0-13-245757-6.

Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.

Recommended text(s) and readings

1. D. R. Anderson, D. J. Sweeney and T. A. Williams, An Introduction to Management Science, Thomson Leaning, 2005.
2. W.  L. Winston, S. C. Albright and M. Broadie, Practical Management Science, 2nd edition, Dusbury, 2001.
3. J. A. Lawrence Jr. and B. A. Pasternack, Applied Management Science, John Wiley & Sons Inc. 1998.
4. B. Render, R. M. Stair Jr, Nagraj Balakrishnan, Managerial Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets, Prentice Hall, 2003.

Required software and/or hardware

Equipment and consumables required or provided

Study resources

Study resources we will provide for your study are:

• A online Unit Book containing 12 Study Guides
• This Unit Guide outlining the administrative information for the unit
• The FIT2033/4022 web site on Moodle, where lecture slides, weekly tutorial requirements, assignment specifications and sample solutions will be posted
• Newsgroups that can be linked to from the Unit web site
• Access to past exam papers

Overview

Faculty assessment policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

• 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
• 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
• an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

The final grade will be calculated as the weighted average of all the assessment components.

Assignment tasks

Assignment coversheets

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.

Assignment submission and preparation requirements will be detailed in each assignment specification. Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced. You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.

• Assignment task 1

  Title:

  Assignment 1

  Description:

  Case studies from selected topics of SG1-6.

  Weighting:

  15%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Score a minimum of 50% on solving the nominated business problems.

  Due date:

  Week 6

• Assignment task 2

  Title:

  Assignment 2

  Description:

  Case studies from selected topics of SG7-12.

  Weighting:

  15%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Score a minimum of 50% on solving the nominated business problems.

  Due date:

  Week 11

Examination

• Weighting:

  70%

  Length:

  3 hours

  Type (open/closed book):

  Open book

  Electronic devices allowed in the exam:

  None

  Remarks:

  Only the prescribed text book is allowed to be taken into the exam.

Due dates and extensions

Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.

A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.

Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html

Late assignment

Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a penalty of 5% per day, including weekends. Assignments received later than one week (seven days) after the due date will not normally be accepted. In some cases, this period may be shorter if there is a need to release sample solutions.

This policy is strict because comments or guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned, and sample solutions may also be published and distributed, after assignment marking or with the returned assignment.

Return dates

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.