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This course for master program students aims abilities in managerial issue recognition, model formulation, and model analysis from the view of computer simulation and business game. In addition, this course aims to foster the ability of conducting quantitative and empirical research using a simulation approach. This course also covers the development of communication skills and experience of group work for project.
Due to the world-wide spread of Covid-19, in 2021, this course will be offered as remote education using MS-Teams and/or Zoom.
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1. Course introduction. What is business simulation? 【HW: Pros and cons of simulation】
2. YBG1: Outline of YBG、Group for business game, briefing
3. YBG2：Bakery game, Playing the game (1) 【HW: Application of simulation】
4. YBG3: Bakery game, debriefing and second briefing
5. YBG4: Bakery game, Playing the game (2) 【HW: Evaluation of the game results】
6. YBG5: Bakery game, Debriefing and students’ presentation of the results
7. Excel modeling 1：Construction of simulation model
8. Excel modeling 2: Inventory model 【HW: Making an inventory model using Excel】
9. Excel modeling 3: Report of the Excel inventory model, Evaluation
10. Excel modeling 4: Report of the revised Excel inventory game
11. Simulation design 1：Food delivery business (Videos) 【HW: Business game design】
12. Simulation design 2 & MAS: Introduction to Multi-Agent Simulation 【Final report release】
13. Simulation design 3 & Sharing economy: Business models of sharing economy
14. Simulation design 4: Developing the sharing economy game
15. Simulation design 5：Presentation of the business game designed
Exam week. Final report 【Development of the freemium model game】
Note: Schedule is subject to change. Additional assignments and quizzes will be offered.
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Read the assigned reading materials before each class. The materials are downloadable via the YNU’s Learning Management System (LMS). Since the class offers various assignments, such as report submission, paper presentations, and research idea presentations, the class contents should be carefully reviewed after each class. In particular, students should make a real effort to develop a research idea using a computer simulation method.
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•To master the knowledge of the methods used to skillfully conduct quantitative simulation research, including the setting of a suitable research theme, the formulation of a model, the analysis of the model, and the development of managerial implications based on the results.
•To fully understand mathematical and quantitative research approaches using simulation.
•To enhance communication skills through group work with other MBA students.
•To develop the ability to adequately understand the contents of the academic studies of other researchers.
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・To understand the basic research processes, such as research question formulation, model building, model analysis, and discussion of results.
・To understand the fundamental knowledge of mathematical and simulation modeling techniques using simulation.
・To understand the essential contents of academic research papers and evaluate their quality.
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Business game 20%, Excel model development 20%, Business game design 20%, Assignments 20%, and Discussions and class participation 20%.
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【成績評価の基準表】
| 秀(S) | 優(A) | 良(B) | 可(C) | 不可(F) |
| 履修目標を越えたレベルを達成している | 履修目標を達成している | 履修目標と到達目標の間にあるレベルを達成している | 到達目標を達成している | 到達目標を達成できていない |
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履修目標：授業で扱う内容（授業のねらい）を示す目標
到達目標：授業において最低限学生が身につける内容を示す目標
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【授業別ルーブリック】
| 評価項目 | 評価基準 |
| 期待している以上である | 十分に満足できる(履修目標) | やや努力を要する | 努力を要する(到達目標) | 相当の努力を要する |
| Computer simulation | able to model the structure of the market or business of interest, select the appropriate method, perform computer-based simulations, and interpret the results in the context of business. | able to model the structure of the market or business of interest, perform computer-based simulations, and interpret the results. | able to model the structure of the market or business of interest and perform computer simulations based on it. | able to explain how to model the structure of the market or business of interest and how to perform computer simulation based on it. | not able to explain how to model the structure of the market or business of interest or perform computer simulations based on it. |
| Gaming simulation | able to use the knowledge of business administration to model the structure of the market or business of interest, build a business game, perform gaming simulations, and interpret the results in the context of business. | able to model the structure of the market or business of interest, build a business game, perform gaming simulations, and interpret the results. | able to model the structure of the market or business of interest, build a business game, and perform gaming simulation. | able to explain how to model the structure of the market or business of interest, build a business game, and perform a gaming simulation. | not able to explain how to model the structure of the market or business of interest, or how to build a business game, or how to perform gaming simulation. |
| Business simulation | excellently understand a desirable approach to the system of interest using the business simulation, be able to select an appropriate method according to the purpose, and explain the reason to others. | highly understand the method and characteristics of desirable approach to the system of interest using business simulation and be able to explain it to others. | understand the method and characteristics of desirable approach to the system of interest using business simulation and be able to explain it to others. | understand and be able explain to others how to approach the system of interest using business simulation. | not understand how to approach the system of interest using business simulation. |
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All the teaching materials are distributed using YNU Learning Management System. The remote classes are offered using MS-Teams and/or Zoom.
Please read the assigned material in advance before each meeting. Team work is strongly expected to the simulation activities (e.g., YBG) and simulation assignments (e.g., Excel model development).
English is the teaching language of this class.
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No required textbook is assigned.
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A supplemental reading list will be announced during the class.
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The stable and high-speed internet connection is required because this course is offered as a remote class using Teams and/or Zoom.
Introductory level knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
Experience of basic information technology usage, such as browser, MS-Office
Knowledge of basic business administration.
Motivation to teamwork is strongly required.
Experience of computer programming is recommended, but mandatory.
Knowledge of operations management is recommended, but mandatory.
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Computer simulation, Business game, Operations management, Teamwork, Group discussion
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This course is associated with other quantitative knowledge in the business administration fields. Also, group work is the main focus. Interest in quantitative methods such as management science and motivation for team play are essential requirements for earning credits.
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