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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Operations Management
Module Code MT201 (ITS) / MNA1092 (Banner)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinatorPaul Davis
Module TeachersMarty Reilly
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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;



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Outline of theory and practical elements of operaations managment
Directed learning6Preparation for class
Independent Study70Reading, problem solving and library work
Assignment Completion25Workload 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 Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayGeneral Essay on Topic related to Operations Management20%Week 4
Short Answer Questionstwo 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 management30%Week 8
Group assignmentCase study on topic of operations management45%Week 11
Reflective journalVideo Journal Entry - must be no longer than 3/4 minutes and must be submitted individually5%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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

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