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Dr. Nursel Ruzgar
Assistant Professor
DepartmentGlobal Management Studies
EducationBSc, MSc, PhD
Phone416-979-5000
Areas of ExpertiseMathematical modeling, Data mining, Data analytics in business and education, Computer Simulation and Statistical Analysis.
Overview
Dr. Ruzgar received BSc in Mathematics from Marmara University, Istanbul, MSc degree in Mathematics from Istanbul Technical University, and PhD in Quantitative Methods from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Ruzgar earned Associate Professorship of Business in Quantitative Methods in 2006 from Higher Education Council in Turkey. Her areas of specialization include mathematical modeling, simulation, data mining, data analytics in business and education. She was at Cornell University, NY, USA for a one-year research in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. She worked for two years at Eroglu Manufacturing factory, and six years at Aktac Sport Manufacturing factory to improve their production performances by simulation. She published many papers in peer review journals and presented in numerous peer reviewed national and international conferences. She has co-authored a Quantitative Methods textbook which was adopted by many universities in Turkey.
Dr. Ruzgar developed, taught and coordinated a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and statistics at Marmara University and joined Ryerson University in 2010. Dr. Ruzgar has taught and coordinated various mathematics and statistics courses for the Engineering, Science and Business Departments at Ryerson and York University.
Dr. Ruzgar is a Member of Mathematics Association, Operation Research Society, Informatics Association, Association of Econometrics and Ryerson University - Data Science Laboratory.
Mathematical modeling, Data mining, Data analytics in business and education, Computer Simulation and Statistical Analysis.
| Book Chapter |
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| Unsal, F, Ruzgar, N. S., “Marketing Opportunities and Challenges for Distance and Online Learning Environment”, e-book: The challenges for Marketing Distance Education in Online Environment: An Integrated Approach, Chapter V, 173-204, Eskisehir, Anadolu University Press, 2009 |
| Book |
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| Unsal, M. F., Ruzgar, B., Ruzgar, N. S., “Quantitative Methods I in Business and Economy with Computer Application”, Turkmen Press, Istanbul, Turkey, January 2000. |
| Selected Peer Reviewed Paper |
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| Ruzgar, N.S., Chua, C., How the preferences of students change on online learning from transition term to during the Covid Pandemic period, WSEAS Transactions on Advances in Engineering Education, Vol. 18, Art.# 11, pp.114-134, Print ISSN: 1790-1979, E-ISSN: 2224-3410, DOI: 10.37394/232010.2021.18.11, 2021. |
| Chua, C., Ruzgar, N.S., “Perceptions of Business Students towards Online Education before and in Transition Period of Covid-19”, WSEAS Transactions on Computers, ISSN / E-ISSN: 2224-2872, Vol.19, Art. # 30, pp. 242-261, 2020. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., Chua, C., Data Level Approach for Multiclass Imbalance Financial Data”, WSEAS Transactions on Computers, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1109-2750 / 2224-2872, Vol.19, Art. #22, pp. 165-182, 2020. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., “Classification of Stock Market Price Change by Data Mining”, The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge (JAABC), Vol. 25, Number :2, 1-8, March 2020. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., “Comparative Analysis of Classification Algorithms on Stock Market Price Changes”, WSEAS Transactions on Information Science and Applications, (E-ISSN: 2224-3402), Vol. 16, 173-184, 2019. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., “Comparison of Classification Algorithms on Financial data”, WSEAS Transactions on Computers, (E-ISSN: 2224-2872), Vol: 18, 256-263, 2019. |
| Kocak, A. & N.S. Ruzgar, “Antecedents of Brand Preference: Symbolic or Functional”, Journal of Economics, Business and Management (JOEBM), (ISSN: 2301-3567), Vol. 5, 2017. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., Ruzgar, B., Unsal, F., “Rough Set Theory and Discriminant Analysis to Classify Financial Data”, International Journal of Economics and Statistics, Vol: 3, 110-116, 2015. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., A. Kocak , B. Ruzgar, “Moderating Role of Competitive Intensity on Market and Entrepreneurial Orientation”, WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics, Vol. 12, 55-64, 2015. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., F. Unsal, “Comparison of Recursive Factor Analysis and Cluster Analysis: A Marketing Application”, International Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, 2013. |
| Unsal, F., Ruzgar, B. , Ruzgar, N. S. “Student Perceptions of Technology in Education: An Empirical Study of American and Turkish University Students”, Advances in Global Management Development, Vol. 19, 2010. |
| Unsal, F., Ruzgar, N. S., Ruzgar, B., “Global Trends in Distance Education and Turkish Experience”, International Trade and Finance Association, paper 14, Bijing, China, 2009. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., “Classification of Insurance Companies in Turkey”, The Business Review, Cambridge, Vol. 12, No. 2, 88-95, Summer 2009. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., Unsal, F., Ruzgar, B., “Predicting Business Failures Using the Rough Set Theory Approach: The Case of the Turkish Banks”, International Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, Vol: 2, Issue 1, 57-64, ISSN: 1998-0140, 2008. |
| Ruzgar, B., Ruzgar, N. S., “Rough Sets and Logistic Regression Analysis for Loan Payment” International Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, Vol: 2, Issue 1, 65-73, ISSN: 1998-0140, 2008. |
| Ruzgar, B., Ruzgar, N. S., “Classification of the Insurance Sector with Logistic Regression”, International Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, Vol: 1, Issue 1, 168-174, ISSN: 1998-0140, 2007 |
| Ruzgar, B., Ruzgar, N. S., “Mathematical Modeling of Multiple Intelligence Theory with Bayesian Theorem”, International Journal of Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, Vol: 1, Issue 1,175-181, ISSN: 1998-0140, 2007. |
| Ruzgar N. S., “Examining Private Pension Funds with Scheffe, Ridge and Multiple Regression Models”, The Journal of Social Science Institute: Oneri, Marmara University, No: 27, Vol: 7, 305-317, Istanbul, Turkey, January 2007. |
| Ruzgar, B., Ruzgar, N. S., “Evaluation of Company Performance by Simulation”, WSEAS Transactions on Systems, Vol: 6, Issue 4, 863-868, ISSN 1109-2777, April 2007, http://www.wseas.org. |
| Selected Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings |
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| Ruzgar, N. S., “Classification of Stock Market Price Change by Data Mining”, The Finance, Economics, Management, IT, Marketing, MIS, Global Business, and Healthcare Management Research Conference, Miami, FL, December 2019, ISSN 1553 – 5827, ISSN 2167-0803. |
| Kocak, A., N. S. Ruzgar, “Antecedents of Brand Preference: Symbolic or Functional”, 4th International Conference on Economics, Society and Management (ICESM 2017), Toronto, September 10-12, 2017. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., Ruzgar, B., Unsal, F., “An Analysis of Price Movements Using the Rough Set Theory Approach”, 19th International Conference on Applied Mathematics (AMATH '14), Mathematics and Computers in Science and Engineering Series, Vol. 38, 91-98, Istanbul, Turkey, December 2014. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., Kocak, A., Ruzgar, B., “The Mediating Effect of Market Orientation on the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance”, 5th International Conference on Finance, Accounting and Law (ICFA '14), Business and Economics Series, Vol. 17, 17-22, Istanbul, Turkey, December 2014. |
| Unsal, F., Ruzgar, N. S., Ruzgar, B., “An Assessment of Student Multitasking with Laptops and Smartphones in the Classroom: A Comparison of American and Canadian Students”, The 23rd World Business Congress of the International Management Development Association (IMDA) Advances in Global Business, Vol. XXIII, 165-172 Ankara, Turkey, June 24-28, 2014. |
| Ruzgar, N. S., Unsal, F., “Marketing Mutual Funds in Turkey: An Application of Recursive Factor Analysis as a Research Tool”, The 7th International Conference on Applied Mathematics, Simulation, Modeling (ASM’13), Recent Advances on Applied Mathematics, 217-222, Cambridge, MA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-61804-158-6, January 30-February 1, 2013. |
| Other Conference Activities and Invited Engagements |
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| Ruzgar, N.S., Computational Technology in Business Education, (Keynote Speaker), The Finance, Economics, Management, IT, Marketing, MIS, Global Business, and Healthcare Management Research Conference, Miami, FL, December 2019, ISSN 2167-0803 |
| Ruzgar, N.S., Ryerson Faculty Conference 2013, May 2013. |
| Ruzgar, N.S., Unsal, F., “The Impact of Technology in the Classroom: A Survey of Canadian College Students”, Ryerson Faculty Conference 2012, May 22, 2012. |
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| QMS 102 | Business Statistics I |
| QMS 110 | Applied Mathematics for Business |
| QMS 202 | Business Statistics II |
| QMS 210 | Applied Statistics for Business |
| QMS 230 | Statistics for Accounting and Finance |
| QMS 442 | Multiple Regression Analysis |
| QMS 522 | Linear Algebra with Applications |
| QMS 702 | Calculus for Business QMS202 Quantitative Methods I |
- PhD:
(Quantitative Methods) Istanbul University, Department of Business Administration and Quantitative Methods, Istanbul, Turkey, 1998. - MSc:
(Applied Mathematics) Istanbul Technical University, Department of Mathematics Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, 1989 - Graduate Work:
Bogazici University, Department of Pure Mathematics, Istanbul, Turkey, 1983- 1986 - BSc:
(Mathematics) Marmara University, Department of Mathematics Education, Istanbul, Turkey, 1983
| Year | Research fund |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-26 | Start-up Research Fund |
$15,000 |
| 2014 | Ryerson University, Department of Mathematics | $2800 |
| 2012 | Ryerson University, Department of Mathematics | $1620 |
| 2009 | Marmara University -BAPKO | $2400 |
| 2008 | Marmara University -BAPKO | $2200 |
| 2007 | Marmara University -BAPKO | $2000 |
| Year | Honour/Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 | The Finance, Economics, Management, IT, Marketing, MIS, Global Business, and Healthcare Management Research Conference, Miami, 2019 (Keynote Speaker) |
| 2019 | The Finance, Economics, Management, IT, Marketing, MIS, Global Business, and Healthcare Management Research Conference, Miami, 2019 (Session Chair) |
| 2019 | Technical Committee Member, 2019, 6th International Conference on Economics, Society and Management (ICESM 2019) |
| 2018 | Technical Committee Member, 2018, 5th International Conference on Economics, Society and Management (ICESM 2018) |
| 2017 | Technical Committee Member, 2017, 4th International Conference on Economics, Society and Management (ICESM 2017) |
| 2006 | Associate Professorship of Business in Quantitative Methods from Higher Education Council in Turkey. |
| 1983-86 | Bogazici University- Full Tuition Recruitment Award (3000TL) |