Operations Management Systems
PostgraduateUSA-MEMG5102023
Course information for 2023 intake
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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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Operations Management Systems
About this subject
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.
- Introduction to Operations Management
- Operations Management Strategies
- Quality Management
- Processes and Technology
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Resource Planning
- Lean Systems
- Work Measurement
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.
- Continuous Assessment (40%)
- Group Assignment (20%)
- Invigilated Exam - 3 hours (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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