MA425
Project in Operations Research & Analytics
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr David Newton
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Management Science (Decision Sciences) and MSc in Operations Research & Analytics. This course is not available as an outside option.
Cannot be taken with MA426 Dissertation in Operations Research & Analytics.
Course content
The student will carry out and report upon a substantial practical piece of Management Science. The project will either be found by the course leader or may be suggested by the student, with the approval of his/her teachers.
Teaching
8 hours of lectures in the MT. 6 hours of lectures in the LT.
Formative coursework
Each student will be assigned an internal project supervisor who will monitor his/her progress on a continuing basis and give tutorial advice as required.
Indicative reading
Detailed suggestions for reading will be provided in the course of supervision.
Assessment
Project (100%).
Assessment is based entirely on the project report.
The student is expected to work on this full-time from early June to end of August. Two paper copies and one electronic copy must be submitted on a specified date in late August/early September. The page limit for the report is 40 pages, excluding appendices.
A degree cannot be awarded unless MA425 Project in Operations Research & Analytics or MA426 Dissertation in Operations Research & Analytics have been passed.
Key facts
Department: Mathematics
Total students 2017/18: 46
Average class size 2017/18: 46
Controlled access 2017/18: No
Lecture capture used 2017/18: Yes (MT)
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
- Specialist skills