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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Operations Management | |||
| Reference | BS2108 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an understanding of the principles and practices of Operations Management. To develop student's knowledge on the concepts systems and strategies relevant to operations management and develop an ability to analyse and solve problems associated with operational environments. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand the principles of operations management and be able to distinguish between the different aspects of operations management practice. |
| 2 | Evaluate the concepts, systems and strategies relevant to operations management. |
| 3 | Interpret problems associated with operations and apply operational tools and techniques to analyse such problems to improve performance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module will cover the role and function of Operations, Manufacturing and Service Operations, Operations Strategy, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Capacity, Inventory, Improvement and Measurement Techniques, Project Management, Lean, Just-in-time, Planning and Control Systems, Design, Facility Location and Layout. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module will include lectures, tutorials, case studies, computer workshops, directed self-study and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARNES, D., 2018. Operations management: an international perspective. London: London: Red Globe Press. |
| 2 | HEIZER, J. and RENDER, B., 2016. Principles of operations management. 12th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 3 | NAYLOR, J., 2002. Introduction to operations management. 2nd ed. Harlow: Financial Times Press. |
| 4 | SLACK, N., CHAMBERS, S. and JOHNSTON, R., 2010. Operations management. 6th ed. Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall. ebook |
| 5 | SLACK, N., BRANDON-JONES, A. and BURGESS, N., 2023. Essential of operations management. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. |