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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Strategic Operations and Project Management | |||
| Reference | BSM658 | Version | 6 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable managers to understand the fundamental importance of operations management; to understand the relationships between stakeholder needs, organisational objectives and operational strategies; to analyse a range of strategic options available to operations decision-makers; to appraise and select the most appropriate sustainable operational strategies; to understand how to apply the stage-gate approach to managing projects; to critically analyse the operational performance of organisations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse organisations and stakeholder needs to clearly understand what is required for gaining competitive advantage and translate corporate objectives into coherent operational strategies. |
| 2 | Critically appraise appropriate options, from a range of alternatives, that can deliver a sustainable operational strategy. |
| 3 | Understand how to use the stage gate approach to define and plan a project, by clarifying the stages and steps. |
| 4 | Design and build a comprehensive project plan for a product or project. |
| 5 | Evaluate problems, conduct research and develop solutions for a range of operational situations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Defining operations strategy; analysing operations; examining the market/operations interface; integrating corporate objectives and operations strategy; design in operations; capacity strategies; supply networks; quality management; improvement strategies; global issues and sustainability; the stage-gate approach to projects - taking projects from the concept stage, through scoping, business/development planning, testing and launch. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Taught Mode (T) The module is delivered in taught mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study. Distance Learning Mode (DL) The module is delivered in DL mode by self directed learning from web-based learning materials, with on-line support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Coursework C1 100% weighting | ||||
| 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. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The module uses a comprehensive list of supplementary texts and Journal sources, for example; International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Operations Management, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, International Journal of Purchasing Management, R & D Management, The Project Management Journal. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SLACK, N, and LEWIS, M., 2019. Operations strategy. 6th ed. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall/Pearson. ebook |