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2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5237M Operations Management

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Gary Graham
Email: g.graham@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

This module aims to develop knowledge and expertise in managing operations and processes. It assesses and solves contemporary operations and supply chain problems via the application of contemporary operations management and supply chain management theories, models and tools. Key learning is developed through team-based activities to apply related theories and tools for assessing various operations and supply chain problems.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the core theories, nature and practice of operations and supply chain management
- Assess key issues and concerns of operations and supply chain management
- Interpret and evaluate the contribution of operations and supply chain management to determining and achieving corporate/business strategy

Skills outcomes
Discipline specific skills:
- To be able to produce analyses, strategies and plans to address contemporary operations and supply chain problems in real life

Transferable Skills:
- To be able to communicate effectively


Syllabus

Indicative contents
- Operations management and strategy
- Product and process design
- Layout, flow and process technology
- Capacity planning and management
- Quality planning management
- Inventory management
- Project planning and control
- People job design and organisation
- Logistics management
- Supply chain management
- Operations improvement
- Sustainable operations management

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop215.0030.00
Private study hours120.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

20 hours - Preparing for module by completing assigned reading
50 hours - Reading during and post-module
50 hours - Completing assignment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

During the workshops students receive feedback and their progress is monitored by themselves and tutors on an ongoing basis, e.g. class discussion and student presentations during seminars focused on case studies.

Outside of the workshops, students will be given the opportunity for feedback via telephone and/or email discussions with the LUBS tutors. This will enable them to further monitor their progress.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Assignment3,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/09/2015

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