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Module Title	Operations Management
Module Code	MT201
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Professor P.J. Byrne	Office Number	Q137
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*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
Directed learning	25	Direct preparation for and completion of exam
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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

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,

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