BBUS 3331: Introduction to Production and Operations Management
This course examines the functional area of production and operations management as practised in the manufacturing industry. The course includes decision-making, capacity planning, aggregate planning, forecasting, inventory management, distribution planning, materials requirements planning (MRP), project management and quality control.
Sample Course outline
Module 1:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Operations and Supply Management
- Unit 2: Project Management
Module 2:
- Unit 3: Manufacturing Processes and Facility Layout
- Unit 4: Service Processes and Waiting Lines
- Unit 5: Quality Management
Module 3:
- Unit 6: Lean Manufacturing
- Unit 7: Demand Management and Forecasting
- Unit 8: Aggregate Sales and Operational Planning
- Unit 9: Inventory Control
Module 4:
- Unit 10: Material Requirements Planning
- Unit 11: Scheduling
Sample Grading Scale & Final Exam
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
| Assignment 1: Module 1 | 15% |
| Assignment 2: Module 2 | 15% |
| Assignment 3: Module 3 | 15% |
| Assignment 4: Module 4 | 15% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Transferable
