MBA506 Operations Management (8)

This subject is designed to equip students with a keen appreciation of operations management - the 'real work' of the enterprise or organisation. It extends into understanding how we can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our service and manufacturing operations in the global business environment, and details the strategic elements related to the field, such as a global orientation in sourcing resources, site selection, production and delivery and accommodating customer and environmental considerations. Various topics will focus on equipping students with a range of quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques that will permit the development of models in specific situations in manufacturing or service operations before developing relevant recommendations at strategic and operational levels.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

MBA students only

Subject Relationships

MGT550 Paired Subject
MGT551 There is significant overlap in content

Incompatible Subjects

MGT550, MGT551

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically evaluate the performance of organisation and industry operations;
  • be able to develop operations strategy driven by business strategy considerations;
  • be able to formulate solutions to problems which can arise in the manufacturing and service sectors;
  • be able to analyse industry situations and make recommendations to improve operations performance;
  • be able to apply techniques, tools and models in a range of operational situations;
  • be able to set standards and develop controls applicable to various industries.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Operations Management concepts in Manufacturing and Services
Operations Strategy in a global environment
Process Analysis, Job Design and Work Measurement
Product and Service Design
Facility Layout Design
Facility Location and Capacity Planning
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Materials Management
Forecasting and Demand Management
Management of Quality
Modern approaches in Operations Management
Qualitative and quantitative techniques for rationalising resources, measuring performance and developing effective operations strategy

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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