Duration
14 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 25 Feb 2019
The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
University ranking
Subject details
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- Introduction to Operations Management
- Operations Management Strategies
- Quality Management
- Processes and Technology
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Resource Planning
- Lean Systems
- Work Measurement
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Embedded Multimedia
- Web links
- Online assignment submission
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Standard Media
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- USA-MEM-MAS-2018
- USA-MET-MAS-2018
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills in operations management. On completion of this subject, you should be able to understand the basic principles in operations management, develop a strategic framework for competitiveness and apply appropriate techniques in the planning and management of operations. The subject will cover operations and competitiveness, strategy formulation, quality management, transformation systems and technologies, inventory management, aggregate planning, resource planning, operation decision-making tools and analysis, lean systems and work measurement and time standards.
- Invigilated Exam (40%)
- Assignment (25%)
- Assessment (35%)
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