The geometry of linear optimization, simplex method, duality, revised simplex, dual simplex, parametric linear programming, sensitivity analysis, degeneracy, pivoting rules and modern applications of simplex method, simplex method for the variables having upper bound, decomposition principle, primal-dual algorithms, complexity.

Simulation methodology and benchmarking with other techniques, system simulation of discrete events, input analysis and the determination of distributions, random number generation, output analysis in simulation, variance reduction techniques, simulation optimization.

Management functions in project type production systems, stages and methods of production planning and management, project planning and control techniques (CPM, PERT etc.), time-cost analysis in project management and resource balancing problems.

Computer aided production management, just in time production, kanban systems and design, alternative systems of kanban, pull and push systems, optimum production technology, flexible manufacturing systems approach, design and implementation.

Ergonomics in modern industrial environment, adaptation of workplaces to human, psychological topics, work accidents, security management.

Strategic management techniques, formulation, conducting and assessment of activities which are required for an organization to reach its objectives, strategic selection and decision making, strategic application process structure and planning models, revision, assessment and control of strategie

Introduction to information systems, input processing and management information systems, database management systems, tools used for system improvement, improvement of information systems, decision support systems, office automation systems, executive information systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems.

Meaning, importance and aim of the research. Types of the research. Defining the research problem and approaches to the problems and their solutions. Design of the research. Sampling design. Measurement techniques. Data collecting techniques. Analysis of data. Presentation and preparation of research document. Ethic.

It is required that students would prepare and present a thesis proposal in front of the instructors.