Course detail
Quantitative methods
FP-kvmPAcad. year: 2025/2026
The course is focused on theoretical explanation and practical application of selected methods of operational analysis as a systemic basis of quantitative approach to decision making. Emphasis is placed especially on the manager's view, which is based on the fact that in the application of quantitative methods his main task focuses on the phase of model formulation, its interpretation and implementation of model outputs into the original real system.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
Requirements for gaining the credit:
1) Credit test: max. 30 points, min. 15 points required; one test correction is possible (for students who have not achieved at least 15 points for the first time; points earned from the first test are not counted) respectively replacement of the test (for students who have been excused by a doctor); max. 20 points of correction/ replacement test, min. 10 points required.
2) Semester work: max. 10 points, min. 5 points required.
It is possible to gain a maximum of 40 points from the seminars. The credit is granted for a minimum of 20 points for meeting the conditions of the minimum points limits defined for credit test respectively correction/replacement test and semester work.
Examination requirements:
The examination is in writing (oral examination if necessary). The examination can only be taken by students who have the credit entered in IS and who have applied through IS. The examination contains test and open questions; the maximum number of points available is 60, and in order to pass the examination it is necessary to get at least 30 points.
The resulting mark for the course is the sum of the points from the seminars and the examination according the grade scale ECTS of BUT Study and Examination Regulations:
A: 100 – 90 points
B: 89 – 80 points
C: 79 – 70 points
D: 69 – 60 points
E: 59 – 50 points
F: 49 – 0 points
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Requirements for gaining the credit:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
Examination requirements:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE USING DISTANCE FORM (APPLIES ONLY WHEN OBJECTIVE EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT ALLOW THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDY PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANTED ACCREDITATION)
Requirements for gaining the credit:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
Examination requirements:
The same as in the section COMPLETION OF THE COURSE.
A student’s own work on the tasks assigned is checked.
Aims
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply selected quantitative methods from the field of operational analysis in solving specific economic and managerial decision-making problems.
Study aids
See Course literature.
Study materials available on e-learning.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
GRASSEOVÁ, M. Efektivní rozhodování: analyzování - rozhodování - implementace a hodnocení. Brno: Edika, 2013, 392 s. ISBN 978-80-266-0179-1. (CS)
GROS, I. Kvantitativní metody v manažerském rozhodování. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing a.s., 2003, 432 s. ISBN 80-247-0421-8. (CS)
JABLONSKÝ, J. Operační výzkum: kvantitativní modely pro ekonomické rozhodování. 3. vyd. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2007, 323 s. ISBN 978-80-86946-44-3. (CS)
MATEO, J.R.S.C. Management Science, Operations Research and Project Management: Modelling, Evaluation, Scheduling, Monitoring. Farnham: Taylor & Francis Group, 2015, 227 p. ISBN 9781472426437. (EN)
PLEVNÝ, M.; ŽIŽKA, M. Modelování a optimalizace v manažerském rozhodování. 2.vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, 2010, 296 s. ISBN 978-80-7043-933-3. (CS)
ŠUBRT, T. kol. Ekonomicko-matematické metody. 2. upravené vydání. Plzeň: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, 2015, 331 s. ISBN 978-80-7380-563-0. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Introduction to the linear programming, linear programming problems.
3. Formulation of the linear programming model.
4. Special type of linear programming problems.
5. Linear programming problems – solving methods (graphical, algebraic, software)
6. Post-optimality analysis (Sensitivity analysis).
7. Graph theory – basic concepts.
8. Construction of the network diagram (AOA, AON).
9. Critical Path Method (CPM).
10. Program Evaluation and Review Method (PERT).
11. Project time vs project cost.
12. Analysis of the generalized network diagram.
13. Inventory models.
Exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Special type of linear programming problems.
3. Linear programming problems – solving methods (graphical, algebraic, software)
4. Construction of the network diagram (AOA, AON).
5. Critical Path Method (CPM).
6. Program Evaluation and Review Method (PERT).
7. Credit test