Course syllabus

Course overview

This course covers quantitative methods and models in operations and supply chain management. Operating activities of firms and organisations 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. 

Please read the study guide to prepare for the course (available upon registration).

Course Coordinator: Shahryar Sorooshian

Student Course Representative: Lara Kutlija and Emma Sjöfors. You can contact the student representative by using the messaging function in Canvas. For alternative means of contact and further information, see the course evaluation and development page.

Course Administrator: Emilio Suarez Ardiles, ep@handels.gu.se

Course details

EFI256 is lectured in English. It is a full-time course of 7.5 credits which is offered in the first cycle (bachelor's level) and is included in the fifth semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics for students majoring in financial economics. It is also offered as a freestanding course, and is open to exhange students.

Course dates: 3 October - 4 November

Course registration in Ladok opens on 26 September. Registration is required for programme students and students on freestanding course. Please register for the course as soon as possible.

Syllabus EFI256

Reading list EFI256

Schedule EFI256 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study guide EFI256 (available upon registration)

Zoom Link for Case Study:

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Assessment

The intended learning outcomes of the course are assessed through an individual written exam and a case assignment.

Exam dates

Please note: Exam registration (sign up) in Ladok is required for all exams. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.  

The Student Portal has comprehensive information about e-exams in the university's examination halls. Please note that you, as a student, are responsible for complying with the rules for written examinations at the University of Gothenburg. It is therefore important that you read through this information well before your exam.