This course introduces you to the fundamentals of Operations Research Models including linear programming and applications. You will learn how to construct models appropriate to particular applications, develop optimal solutions, understand the theory behind solutions and translate solutions into directives for action. On successful completion of this course you will be able to: define and formulate linear programming problems and appreciate their limitations; solve linear programming problems using appropriate techniques and interpret the results obtained; conduct and interpret post-optimal and sensitivity analysis; and explain the primal-dual relationship. You will also be familiar with optimization tools such as Lingo/Lindo and Microsoft Excel Solver.