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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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M.Tech Postgraduate Programme in Operations Research

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The Department offers postgraduate programmes leading to the award of higher degrees of Master of Technology (M.Tech.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations Research. The programme is planned to train students thoroughly in contemporary knowledge of a chosen area of Operations Research and to contribute to that knowledge through scientific investigation.

SCOPE OF PROGRAMME
Recent frontiers for Operations Research have been in Education Public systems Community and Urban problems. Operations Research has also been applied to transportation planning and scheduling, State and Federal Government Programmes including resource planning and budgeting. In all these, the aim is to attempt to develop new and improved empirical measures of system characteristics and behaviour, as well as plans and methods for improving organizational operations.

DURATION OF COURSE (M.Tech)
Full- Time course will run for 12 months consisting of two semesters of formal lectures and at least 6 months of research in any chosen area of Operations Research.

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Areas of Specializations
The principal thrust of the research in Operations Research is in the areas of: Model building in commerce and industry, Network problems and Computer solutions, Operations Research in Developing Countries, Inventory management, Resource allocation and assignments, Heuristic methods and Optimization techniques.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to any and all of the requirements of the School of Postgraduate Studies as stated in “The Regulations Governing Higher Degrees”, students wishing to pursue Postgraduate Programmes in Operations Research are expected to have a mathematical background that includes calculus, linear algebra, scientific computing, as well as topics such as generating functions and probability theory. Students who lack some or all of these necessary background will be required to remedy them. The appropriate remedial courses will be determined by the Department. The student would be expected to pass such course(s) at 40% level. The course(s) will however, not be used for Degree computation.

JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduands of this programme will be employable in commerce, industry and education. The content of the programme should prepare them for high performance and quick rise on the job. They will also be equipped for self employment as consultants in Information and Decision Support Systems.

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is two (2) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is two (2) Units

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

OR 701 Methodology of Operations Research
This course will introduce the student to the scientific method of conducting investigations and its applications in Operations Research studies. Topics to be discussed include: History and Philosophy of Operations Research, Problem Identification and Definition, Setting Objectives, Model Development, Data Collection and Analysis, Making Recommendations, Implementation and Evaluation, Examination of Published Case Studies.

OR 702 Theory of Non-Linear Programming
This course deals with the theory and algorithms for solving optimization problems involving non-linear functions of n variables. Necessary and sufficient conditions are derived for both constrained and unconstrained problems (Farkas Lemma, Theorems of Alternatives, Kuhn-Tucker Theory and Extensions, Duality and Non-Linear Programming).

OR 703 Advanced Linear Programming

This course is an exposition to Linear Programming Theory and Applications. Topics include: linear programming with both geometric and algebraic interpretations; theory of simplex algorithm; duality theory; shadow prices; degeneracy and pertubation/sensitivity analysis; case studies; computer codes and implementation.

OR 711 Network Flow Theory

This course covers basic concepts of theory of graphs; matroids; minimal spanning free problems; maximal flow problems; labeling algorithms; shortest route and max flow –min cut theorems; maximum matching and minimum covers in bipartite graphs; kilter algorithms; project scheduling (PERT, CPM, CERT) applications.

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OR 712 Computer Simulation

This course introduces and describes the use of discrete event digital simulation for industrial OR application. The course presents simulations as a modeling tool to solve real world system problems. Topics to be covered include system modeling using discrete event simulation; simulation languages; generation of random numbers; experimental design and analysis of simulation outputs.

OR 721 Systems Approach

The aim of this course is to introduce concepts and approaches to systems studies. Topics include: systems engineering, definition of systems concepts, general systems theory, introduction to cybernetics, systems methodologies, systems approach to organization, systems and systems behaviour.

OR 722 Information Systems Technology
This course dwells on the concepts of computer based information systems; the provision of information for management decision making; and the management process. Topics include: the concept of data and information; identification of information needs for management decisions; classification of organisational information needs; internal information provision and technologies; external information services and technologies; concept of global information systems.

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OR 724 Stock Control

This course covers the following topics: scientific approach to inventory management; formulation of inventory problems; inventory models with convex costs planning horizon analysis for convex costs models; lot-size inventory models with concave costs; planning horizon analysis for concave model.

OR 725 Decision Analysis

This course is aimed at providing an understanding of the Development of normative rationale for individual and group action in the face of uncertainty; complexity and dynamism utility measures and functions; critical review of decision rules; use of decision trees; determination of economic value of perfect and imperfect information; social and business decisions analysis applications.

OR 731 Linear Models

This course covers simple and multiple regression; variable selection; multi-collinearity; autocorrelation; multi-variate analysis of variance and other mult-ivariate methods useful in applied statistics (factor, canonical, discriminant and cluster analysis).

OR 732 Applied Queuing Models

This course covers basic theorems in stochastic processes. Pertaining to single-server and multi-server queues; analysis of descriptive models for queues with exponential, Erlang and general distribution for inter-arrival times and service times; distributions of queue size and waiting time; diffusion and renewal processes; effect of limited waiting room and estimation of overflow probabilities.

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OR 741 Managerial Accounting

This course includes cost control and increased probability of companies with minimum wastage resources. It will cover organisational goals, cost concepts of planning and analytical techniques. Behaviour implications of planning and control, forms of organizations and as affected by the working capital and inflation. Cases in financial planning and control. The course covers cost measurements, control system, capital budgeting and application of quantitative techniques and related behavioural studies to managerial accounting problems.

OR 742 Macro and Micro Economic Theory

This will cover topics in Micro-economics such as theory of the consumer behaviour, theory of the firm, theory of capital and interest and production theory. Wage rigidity and unemployment. Theory of demand and supply of money. Theories of inflation and unemployment. Foreign sector and balance of payments, monetarist approach to balance of payments theory.

OR 751 Organisational Behaviour

The concepts of organizational behaviour theory e.g. organizations as socio-technical systems, behavioural theory of firm, field and systems theories, contingency approaches. The concept of organisational effectiveness and performance, individual dimension and organisational behaviour-perception, satisfaction, performance, motivation theory, job design, leadership, power and influence in organizations. Conflict and conflict resolution. The behavioural problems of implementing management techniques in Nigeria. Group and interpersonal influence.

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OR 752 Marketing Research

Organisation of marketing plan, coordination and interaction of the whole marketing function (product pricing, physical distribution and promotion). Marketing and social responsibility, consumer behaviour. Application of scientific method to investigation and analysis of marketing problems and decisions on product development, marketing analysis, promotion, distribution and pricing. Emphasis will be placed on research process and design, sampling techniques, data collection, data analysis and interpretation and research evaluation. Use of computer in marketing data analysis. Problems of marketing research in developing country (Nigeria). The role of marketing in economic development and its importance. Students will be encouraged to undertake their own research.

OR 797 Seminar

Students will be required to contribute to the Department’s Postgraduate Seminar programme and will be expected to attend Departmental Seminars.

OR 798 Project

Students will be required to undertake and submit a project on an approved topic connected with the courses studied. The project may involve visits to organizations or institutions outside the University.

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Operations Research laboratory showing students simulating a real life situation model