PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Business & Management

Master in Business Administration/Master in Management

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code/Course Title : BUS406/ Quantitative Techniques

Type of Course : Core Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

The course is a CAI-based that deals with quantitative models, which are widely
used as effective management tools to decision making. It delves on building the
mathematical models to describe the essence of the decision making. It delves on
building the mathematical models to describe the essence of the decision problems and
the associated algorithms to reach an optimum solution both for profit-oriented and non-
profit oriented organizations.

The PCU/GSBM Vision/Mission and values are integrated in the course.

OBJECTIVES/VALUES:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

Have attained sufficient working knowledge on the techniques in building

mathematical models used in decision making;
Have performed the algorithms for the mathematical models and interpreted the
results;
Have submitted and defended a mini-research paper; and
Have integrated PCU values in their learning.

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COURSE OUTLINE:

WEEK TOPICS Case Studies/Analysis

Week 1 Orientation on the PCU/GSBM .

Vision/Mission and values

Probability Concepts Problem demonstration of

solution applying the concept
of probability

Week 2 Linear Programming Problem illustration applying

both the graphical and
simplex method

Week 3 Specially Structured Linear Programs Individual illustration of

networking regarding
Networks transportation problem

Week 4 Project Scheduling Individual illustration on

various techniques in
Waiting Lines/Queuing scheduling a project and
overcoming/minimizing time
on queuing

Week 5 Markov Analysis Illustrations on various

techniques applying Markov
Forecasting analysis and comparison of
various forecasting
techniques.

Week 6 Decision Trees Case Study on Levis

Manufacturing
Inventory Models

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TEACHING METHODS/STRATEGIES

Lecture
Mathematical Modeling
Computer Application
Case Analysis
Directed Research

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION:

Attendance 10%
Group Activity 20%
Case Study 30%
Research-based Mathematical model 40%

TEXT/MATERIALS:

Levin, Ricahrd I., David S. Rubin, Joel P. Stinson and Everette S. Gardner Jr. (2007).
Quantitative Approaches to Management. 8th Edition.

REFERENCES:

Anderson, David R (2001). An Introduction to Management Science : Quantitative

Approaches to Decision Making 9th edition. West Publishing Co.

Chalapathi, R. S. (2002). Developing 6 Sigma Competencies. New Delhi: Excel Books.

Heizer, Jay. (2001). Operations Management, 6th Edition. Singapore: Pearson Education
Asia Pte. Ltd.

Stevenson, Willian J. (2003). Operations Management, 7th Edition. Boston: McGraw-

Hill.

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Prepared by: Approved by:

Dr. Teresita C. Arnaldo

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