Not available in 2019/20
MA431 Half Unit
Advanced Topics in Operational Research and Applicable Mathematics
This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Laszlo Vegh NAB3.05
Availability
This course is available on the CEMS Exchange, MBA Exchange, MSc in Applicable Mathematics, MSc in Management Science (Decision Sciences) and MSc in Operations Research & Analytics. This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
Course content
An examination of the new trends in Operational Research. The topics selected differ year to year; the topic for 2014/15 will be Data Mining. Information is available on Moodle or from the Management Science Group administration office.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 13 hours and 30 minutes of seminars in the LT. 1 hour and 30 minutes of seminars in the ST.
Formative coursework
Details will be provided at the start of the course.
Indicative reading
Detailed suggestions for reading will be given before the start of the course.
Assessment
Exam (50%, duration: 2 hours) in the summer exam period.
Project (50%) in the ST.
Key facts
Department: Mathematics
Total students 2018/19: Unavailable
Average class size 2018/19: Unavailable
Controlled access 2018/19: No
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Problem solving
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
