Course syllabus
Welcome to Managerial Economics, 7.5 credits
This course covers quantitative methods and models in operations and supply chain management. Operating activities of firms and organizations create value by efficiently transforming inputs into goods and services. The emphasis is on forecasting methods, linear programming, capacity planning, quality management, project management, timetabling, inventory management, and general production planning.
Overview
Managerial Economics is a full-time course, which runs between 29 September and 1 November 2022.
Literature:
The literature can be ordered from the publisher at discount. You can:
EITHER
purchase the bundle (e-book of of Anderson et al + Collier and Evans) by using the link: https://www.cengage.uk/c/custom/9781473784017/,
OR
purchase both/either title(s) separately through the following links:
https://www.cengage.uk/c/custom/9781473784031/,
Use the discount code EBA22BACKTOUNIVERSITY30 to get a 30% discount.
Note that the custom edition by Collier and Evans is stated to be the 1st edition- this is because it is the first edition of our custom edition, which in turn is an extract from the 3rd edition of the book. Do not forget to use the discount code.
Exam dates
| Regular exam | 1 November, 2022 | Digital written exam (DISA) at Reutersgatan 2C. Sign-up in Ladok required, between 11 and 21 October. |
| Re-take exam 1 | 7 January, 2023 | Digital written exam (DISA) at Reutersgatan 2C. Sign-up in Ladok required, between 17 and 28 December. |
| Re-take exam 2 | 22 March, 2023 | Digital written exam (DISA) at Karl Gustavsgatan 29. Sign-up in Ladok required, between 1 and 12 March |
| Re-take exam 3 | 13 May, 2023 | Digital written exam (DISA) at Viktoriagatan 30. Sign-up in Ladok required, between 22 April and 3 May. |
More information about digital exams (DISA)
Sign-up in Ladok is required for all exams. Make sure to read carefully about DISA and preparations needed ahead of exams in the Student Portal.
Course contacts and development
Course responsible teacher: Conny Overland (contact via Canvas)
Course administration: Måns Ramberg ep@handels.gu.se
Study counsellor: Karin Cederholm ekprog-studievagledning@handels.gu.se
Student representatives (kursombud): Ludwig Germunder & Vanessa da Costa
Information about course development and the role of student representatives