Course Overview
This course provides students with an introduction to an area of management science that is sometimes called quantitative methods or operations research. The objective of this course is to have students develop an appreciation of the management science approach to problem formulation and solution that is now so important in today’s business and industrial sectors. The course focuses on quantitative approaches to decision making and introduces a variety of management sciences models, methods, and procedures. The major areas of study are linear programming (LP), simulation modeling, and forecasting.
Domestic fees
$716.21
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Linear Programming
- Use graphical solution procedures for LP problems with only two variables to understand how LP problems are solved.
- Understand how to setup LP problems in a spreadsheet and solve them using Excel Solver.
- Model a wide variety of LP problems: Understand major business application areas for LP problems such as manufacturing, marketing, labour scheduling, blending, transportation, and multi-period planning.
- Formulate Integer Programming (IP) models; setup and solve IP problems using Excel Solver.
Monte Carlo Simulation
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of simulation.
- Tackle a variety of problems using Monte Carlo simulation, such as NPV/IRR models, expected profit models, and models for operational decisions and policies.
- Setup and solve simulation models using Excel’s standard functions.
Forecasting
- Understand and know when to use various families of forecasting models (qualitative models versus time series models).
- Develop stationary models: moving averages, weighted moving averages, and exponential smoothing.
- Develop a simple linear regression trend model. Students will be exposed to seasonality models, but they will not be covered in depth.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Management Science (OPMT 3197) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of OPMT 3197 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66254
Dates
May 26 - Jul 16 Loading
- CRN 66254
- $716.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 - Jul 16 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 320 |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Daniel Anvari
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 64632
Dates
May 26 - Jul 14 Loading
- CRN 64632
- $716.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 - Jul 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on July 1st
Confirmation
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Status
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