OMGT 6123 - Fall 2026, Sections 601 and 602
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Quantitative Methods
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Text:
NOTE:
Joyner Library has hard copies of the full spreadsheet textbook
(i.e., the textbook that the custom text was created from)
available for student use on a reference and first come first
served basis. If available it is absolutely acceptable to
use the full text as reference.
Text
Website: Website
for Custom Text for Quantitative Methods.
Contains Excel Templates, STUDY GUIDE,
interactive models, etc. You need to use the code that
accompanies the textbook to access the site. If you procure a
used hard copy text you will not have access to the Online Text
Materials.
Course Description and Goals:
Catalog Description - Basic quantitative concepts
and their applications to decision models (Prerequisite:
Admission to MBA program).
This
course engages diverse opinions & scholarly perspectives
to develop critical thinking, analysis, & discussion as
well as these tenets:
Think Critically
Apply the DECIDE framework to develop
an understanding of quantitative methods. Terminology and
quantitative models are introduced.
Value
Utilize the EDGE perspective to survey
basic quantitative methods and their application to business.
Communicate
Compose written analysis that defend
recommendations and solutions within the context of quantitative
methods.
- Lead
- Demonstrate effective
leadership skills to successfully structure and complete
collaborative/interactive work.
Laptop/Computer
Requirement: The College of Business requires that
all students enrolled in a College of Business course acquire and
have available a laptop or computer for use in and out of the
classroom environment. The laptop or computer must be capable of
running Microsoft Windows and the latest version of Microsoft
Office. Faculty may also require other specialized software
applications. Additional information may be found at https://business.ecu.edu/technology/
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Assignments:
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Homework - 5 @ 5%
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Quizzes 5 @ 14%
per.................................................................................................70.0%
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Final Exam - Opens 5 pm, Dec 2nd &
closes11:59 (midnight) pm, Dec 7th...............5.0%
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ALL ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT AUTO-GRADED VIA
CANVAS (E.G., FINAL EXAM OR QUIZZES) ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SUBMITTED VIA CANVAS USING FILE ATTACHMENTS. PLEASE MAKE
YOURSELVES FAMILIAR WITH USING PROGRAMS SUCH AS: MS Word
(.doc files), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf files), and any commercial
screen shot software (i.e., Snapz Pro, Screencatcher, etc.).
THIS IS A MUST FOR THIS CLASS, CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS POLICY OR NEED ASSISTANCE.
FILE NAMING
CONVENTION FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS TO CANVAS:
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING NAMING CONVENTION
WHEN SAVING AND SUBMITTING COMPLETED ASSIGNMENT FILES:
lastnamefirstinitialassignment.suffix
For example, for myself I would name my
first homework assignment file:
krosjhomework#1.doc
Be forewarned, I will either send your
assignments back to you ungraded or downgrade your work if
you do not follow this naming convention.
Grading:
Homework problems are required to be completed
and will make up the 25% of the course grade allocated above.
There may be a paired portion of the homework and an
individual portion of the homework on some homework
assignments. Unless the homework specifically states there
is a paired portion of the assignment you can assume there is
none. Homework can not be made up.
The quizzes will cover material from the text and
my lectures. The problems on the quizzes will be similar to the
homework problems. Missed quizzes will receive a zero grade.
Please make prior arrangements if a quiz will be missed.
Final grades will be assigned by letter and will
be derived approximately from the grading percentages shown
above roughly following the standard four point A, B, C, F
scale. Roughly the following grade cut-offs will be used:
3.51 and above = A, 2.7 up to 3.51 = B, 1.7 up to 2.7 = C,
below 1.7 = F.
Percentage
scores will not be assigned. I will assign grades on
individual assignments according to a +/- scale (A = 4.0,
A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B = 3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C = 2.0, C-=1.7, F =
0.0). Percentage scores
WILL NOT be assigned.
COB
PROCTOR POLICY
While I am including the following info, F2F proctoring is not
required for this semester. I will not be requiring
proctored assignments for this semester.
Many of the
online courses you enroll in may require a proctor. A
proctor is someone who is approved to administer examinations or
other course material on behalf of the course instructor.
The purpose of the proctor is to assure the integrity of the
examination process. The university academic integrity
policy may be reviewed at
http://www.ecu.edu/studenthandbook/III.htm.
Attendance: I will not be taking
attendance, but I will be posting and updating video tutorials
throughout the semester. It would behoove everyone to
view those video tutorials.
Continuity of Instruction:
In
the event that classes are suspended due to a pandemic or other
catastrophe I will strive to continue instruction to those that
are able to participate. If and when classes are
suspended, you will receive an email from me and an announcement
that detail how we will communicate, where you can locate course
information and what you can expect during this time
period. I will continue to provide instruction to those
that are able to continue.
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- Academic
Integrity: Any academic dishonesty will result in a
failing grade and appropriate university disciplinary actions
taken. Please do your own work. If you do not understand the
academic integrity policy of the ECU Marketing and Supply
Chain Management Department please see the instructor.
Suggestions:
To do well in this class the following hints might help.
1. Do the
homework - correct or incorrect, I will do my best to reward
your effort if possible.
2. Work with
others - feel free to discuss problems and methodology on
homeworks*.
3. Ask the
instructor for help. If you do not understand or are
confused about an assignment or feedback I give, call, email, or
stop by to discuss those issues, early and often as needed.
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Quizzes are individual assignments and are expected to be
completed without collaboration or discussion with any other
student.
About the Instructor: John F. Kros has
a bachelors degree in business from The University of Texas, an
MBA from Santa Clara University, and a Ph.D. in Systems
Engineering from The University of Virginia. He spends his free
time traveling, snow skiing, watching college football, and
trying to locate establishments that sell cheap liquid
refreshment.
East
Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations
based on a disability must be registered with the Department for
Disability Support Services located in Mendenhall, Suite 109,
(252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
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Tentative
Schedule:
TAKE NOTE: Bold
Items Indicate Dates When Assignments are Posted or When they
are DUE
(e.g., 8/24 is in
bold yellow as it is the due date for HW 1)
