FIN5003 Decision Support Tools (FOBUS)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld (WEB)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Semester 3 (WEB)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Decision Support Systems) Band 3A

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm>.

Synopsis

The course aims to enhance the ability of managers to make decisions by formulating real world problems, often featuring ambiguity, in a manner which allows the application of quantitative management tools. The generalised approach of problem formulation, modelling, solution, interpretation and implementation will be addressed. The course will deal with the issues of data reduction, inference testing, forecasting, decision analysis, scheduling, location and layout decisions, Just-In-Time, project management and quality management. Formerly MGT5001.