BUSM 275 Introduction to Operations Management

This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management and supply chain management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

BUSM 275Introduction to Operations Management

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management and supply chain management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Introduction to Operations Management
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and issues of operations management.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of operations management terms and techniques.
  • Articulate the role and qualities of a successful operations manager.
  • Design, analyze, and implement a system to improve system efficiency.
  • Discuss the importance of quality assurance and quality controls within a production system.
  • Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.
  • Explain inventory management and how it relates to operations management.
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively define a problem and design a comprehensive solution.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 2, 3 Quiz Chapter 2 1, 2, 5 Quiz Chapter 3 1, 2, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 4 1, 2, 3, 8 Quiz Chapter 5 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 6 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 7 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 8 1, 2, 4, 8 Quiz Chapter 9 1, 2, 7 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 13 1, 2, 5, 8 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 Quiz Chapter 15 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 16 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 17 1, 2, 7 Quiz Chapter 18 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 1 1, 2, 3 Discussion Chapter 2 1, 2, 5 Discussion Chapter 3 1, 2, 4, 5 Discussion Chapter 4 1, 2, 3, 8 Discussion Chapter 5 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 6 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 7 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 8 1, 2, 4, 8 Discussion Chapter 9 1, 2, 7 Discussion Chapter 10 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 13 1, 2, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 14 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 15 1, 2, 3, 5 Discussion Chapter 16 1, 2, 3, 5 Discussion Chapter 17 1, 2, 7 Discussion Chapter 18 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Semester Project Location and Industry Selection 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Business Selection 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Visit, Tour, and Interview 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Final Report 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Required Text

1. 2.

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Assignment Type Title Student Learning Outcomes(s) Quiz Chapter 1 1, 2, 3 Quiz Chapter 2 1, 2, 5 Quiz Chapter 3 1, 2, 4, 5 Quiz Chapter 4 1, 2, 3, 8 Quiz Chapter 5 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 6 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 7 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 8 1, 2, 4, 8 Quiz Chapter 9 1, 2, 7 Quiz Chapter 10 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Quiz Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Quiz Chapter 13 1, 2, 5, 8 Quiz Chapter 14 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 Quiz Chapter 15 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 16 1, 2, 3, 5 Quiz Chapter 17 1, 2, 7 Quiz Chapter 18 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 1 1, 2, 3 Discussion Chapter 2 1, 2, 5 Discussion Chapter 3 1, 2, 4, 5 Discussion Chapter 4 1, 2, 3, 8 Discussion Chapter 5 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 6 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 7 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 8 1, 2, 4, 8 Discussion Chapter 9 1, 2, 7 Discussion Chapter 10 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Discussion Chapter 12 1, 2, 4, 7 Discussion Chapter 13 1, 2, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 14 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 Discussion Chapter 15 1, 2, 3, 5 Discussion Chapter 16 1, 2, 3, 5 Discussion Chapter 17 1, 2, 7 Discussion Chapter 18 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 Semester Project Location and Industry Selection 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Business Selection 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Visit, Tour, and Interview 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Semester Project Final Report 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1. 2. 1. 2.