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Module Title	LM Research Frontiers in Management Mathematics
School	Mathematics
Department	Mathematics
Module Code	06 19614
Module Lead	Joerg Fliege
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	Compulsory for MSci Mathematics with Business Management; Optional for all MSci programmes in Mathematics and MSci JH programmes including Mathematics
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Description	Selected research areas in management will be presented. These will reflect the state of the art of hot topics in Management Mathematics. Possible areas include heuristic design for routing and location problems, complexity of combinatorial problems, modelling of industrial processes using max-algebra, finance and production marketing.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Formulate management problems using mathematical techniques Understand and deal with the difficulties which may arise in practice (formulation, implementation etc) Use and develop their own judgement in attempting to address issues including some research topics Discuss recent trends and latest developments in Management Mathematics Increase their awareness about a wide variety of mathematical methods for solving real-life problems Appreciate the challenges in these areas of research
Assessment	19614-01 : CA Sem 1 : Coursework (20%) 19614-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	90% based on a 3 hour written examination in the Summer Term; 10% based on work during term-time.
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