| Module Title |
Operations Management |
| Module Code |
MNA1092 (ITS: MT201) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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;
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11086 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Paul Davis | Module Teacher | Marty Reilly |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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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.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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