Postgraduate USA-MEMG510-2022

Operations Management Systems

Engineer your operations management knowledge. Get competitive and devise strategies to outperform rivals. Design, review, monitor and control production processes. Lean on systems to optimise customer value. Apply work measurement techniques.

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$2,460 $2,875

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Feb 2022

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.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

understand operations management principles
develop a working knowledge of the concepts and methods in operations management
analyse processes and demonstrate excellence in operations management
apply appropriate techniques in the planning and management of operations.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Operations Management
- Operations Management Strategies
- Quality Management
- Processes and Technology
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Resource Planning
- Lean Systems
- Work Measurement

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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 operations management principles, analyse processes, 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.

Assessments

Continuous Assessment (40%)
Group Assignment (20%)
Invigilated Exam - 3 hours (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 05 Jun 22

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