Module: Operations Management

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Operations Management
Module Code	MT201
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Davis Semester 2: Paul Davis Autumn: Paul Davis
Module Teachers	Paul Davis Marty Reilly Vishwas Dohale
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Reassessment is based on completing Elements of Essay and Case Study

Description

This module examines the importance of the operations function in organisations. In doing so it gives students a firm foundation in the principles and concepts of modern production and operations management as they apply in world class manufacturing and service environments. The module is delivered primarily in lecture format.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the role of operations in business.
2. Evaluate and describe how operations management contributes to competitiveness in an organisational context.
3. Solve operational problems by the application of theoretical and analytical operational models.
4. Relate the different fundamental issues associated with operations management, for example: facilities location, output planning, inventory control, and scheduling;

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Outline of theory and practical elements of operaations managment
Directed learning	6	Preparation for class
Independent Study	70	Reading, problem solving and library work
Assignment Completion	25	Workload associated with assessments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The Fundamentals of Production and Operations Management
The core concepts and measures used, overview of decision models used in POM, and the contribution of related disciplines such as management science and operations research to POM

The Design and Control of Production Systems
Product development and transfer from R&D to Production; factory location; process design and facility layout; value engineering, method study and continuous improvement; total quality management and statistical quality control.

Production and Materials Planning and Control
Resource planning, forecasting and master scheduling, material requirements planning, production control and purchasing.

Strategic Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing strategy and competitiveness. Strategic partnering and supply chain management.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	General Essay on Topic related to Operations Management	20%	Week 4
Short Answer Questions	two questions broken down into the following sections Give a definition : 5% Give an example : 5% Problem set / solved : 5 % These are based on the topics of Project Management, Product / Process Design / Job Design / Inventory Management / capacity management	30%	Week 8
Group assignment	Case study on topic of operations management	45%	Week 11
Reflective journal	Video Journal Entry - must be no longer than 3/4 minutes and must be submitted individually	5%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Slack, N., Chambers, S. and Johnston, R.: 2007, Operations Management, 5th, FT Prentice Hall,
Barnes, D.: 2008, Operations Management, an international perspective, Thomson,
Jacobs, F.R., Chase, R.B. and Aquilano, N.J.: 2009, Operations & Supply Management, 12th, McGraw-Hill,
Heizer, J. and Render, B.: 2008, Operations Management, 9th, FT Prentice Hall,
Reid, R.D. and Sanders, N.R.: 2007, Operations Management, an Integrated Approach, 3rd, FT Prentice Hall,
Stephenson, W.J.: 2004, Operations Management, 8th, McGraw-Hill,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AF	BA in Accounting and Finance
AMPS	BSc in Aviation Management
BS	Bachelor of Business Studies
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EB	BA in Global Business
EBC	BA in Global Business (Canada)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
EBG	BA in Global Business (Germany)
EBS	BA in Global Business (Spain)
EBT	BA in Global Business (USA)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
INTB	Bachelor Business Studies International
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPB	Single Module Programme (Business)

Date of Last Revision

15-SEP-08

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