The university projects portfolio optimization models involving risks and corporate social responsibility

Some optimization models for decision-making support in the process of projects portfolio choice in terms of a university strategic development program are introduced in the article. Risks are taken into account with use of Markowitz portfolio investment theory and scenario approach. A unit utility function is used as the goal function while the arguments are levels of achievement of the university goals with respect to their importance and the amount of resources needed. The corporate social responsibility is defined in the process of strategic goals setting with respect to all stakeholders' concerns.