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MGMT2012 Course Outline 202020

This document provides information about the Introduction to Quantitative Methods course offered by the Department of Management Studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. The course is a 3 credit, level 2 course offered in semester 2. It introduces students to quantitative concepts, methodologies, and applications. Students will learn techniques like decision analysis, linear programming, statistics, and forecasting. The goals are to equip students with strong quantitative skills to apply in business contexts and encourage the scientific analysis of business operations. By the end of the course students will be able to define quantitative concepts, distinguish analytical techniques, conduct analyses, and generate data reports. The course will be assessed through research essays, group reports, and exams.

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MGMT2012 Course Outline 202020

This document provides information about the Introduction to Quantitative Methods course offered by the Department of Management Studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. The course is a 3 credit, level 2 course offered in semester 2. It introduces students to quantitative concepts, methodologies, and applications. Students will learn techniques like decision analysis, linear programming, statistics, and forecasting. The goals are to equip students with strong quantitative skills to apply in business contexts and encourage the scientific analysis of business operations. By the end of the course students will be able to define quantitative concepts, distinguish analytical techniques, conduct analyses, and generate data reports. The course will be assessed through research essays, group reports, and exams.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

CAVE HILL CAMPUS


ITEM DESCRIPTION
Course Title Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Course Code MGMT2012
Academic Units to offer Course Department of Management Studies

Level 2

Semester 2

Course Credit Load 3


Lecturer Mr. Andrew Eastmond
Introductory Statistics (ECON1005)
Course Prerequisites
Maths for Social Sciences I (ECON1003)
This course will introduce students to critical concepts,
methodologies and applications of a variety of
management science and statistical techniques and
Course Description procedures. Students will acquire both theoretical and
practical knowledge and skills in the use of a wide range
of quantitative techniques to help improve and address
various business processes, operations and problems.
Quantitative data analysis techniques are useful for
helping businesses across a range of industries to
appreciate, assess, and use valid and reliable data much
more effectively and efficiently. Managers should be
Course Rationale encouraged to rely on more scientific and dependable
methods of advancing and improving their business
operations. Students with strong quantitative skills can
be crucial assets to organisations seeking to grow and
prosper in this economic environment.
 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
 Decision Analysis
 Linear Programming (Formulation and Solution)
 Project Management Scheduling using
PERT/CPM
Course Content
 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
 Hypothesis Testing Statistics (1 & 2 sample tests)
 Pearson Chi-square Test
 Correlation and Regression
 Forecasting

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The main goals are:


 To equip students with strong quantitative
knowledge and skills to apply in various business
and management contexts
General Goals/Aims  To encourage the use of scientific techniques
among present and future practitioners to aid in
improving business operations and processes
 To create strong analytical and critical thinkers,
analysts and data managers.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
 Define and describe critical quantitative concepts
and methods;
 Identify and distinguish among a number of
Specific Learning management science and statistical techniques;
Outcomes/Objectives  Conduct and analyse a variety of management
science and statistical techniques in various
settings;
 Generate sound, scientific data analysis reports on
various business phenomena and problems.
 Lectures
Teaching Methodologies  Interactive group and tutorial sessions
 Case Studies
The course is divided into 60% coursework and 40% final
examination. The coursework component comprises:
 Research essay questions (20%)
Course Assessment Methods
 Group Statistical Analysis Report (20%)
 Multiple choice exam (20%)

The course will rely on a number of learning resources


Teaching/Learning Resources
including multimedia support, case studies, and video and
including internet sources
internet support sites.
Required/ Recommended Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair, Michael E. Hanna
Readings (2009/2011). Quantitative Analysis for Management
(10/11th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.

Donnelly, Robert (2007). A Complete Idiot’s Guide to


Statistics (2nd ed). New York: Alpha.

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Hand-outs as provided on e-learning.

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