2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5824M Operations and Information Management
10 creditsClass Size: 44
Module manager: David Allen
Email: da2@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Module replaces
- Operations Management- Management Information SystemsThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand and apply the systems viewpoint to organisations;
- understand the nature and practice of operations management and information management;
- understand, evaluate and contribute to the design and implementation of operations and information systems within organisations;
- understand how operations and information systems contribute to determining organisational performance;
- understand and evaluate the contribution of operations and information systems to determining and achieving corporate and business strategies;
- understand how the key issues of innovation, improvement and change impact on operations management and information management.
Syllabus
This module aims to explore how organisations, individually and in networks, innovate, design, implement, manage and improve their operations and information systems. A systems perspective will underpin the focus on key resources such as data, information, knowledge, materials, staff, technology and facilities. The module will show how business processes and capabilities can be aligned to meet the needs of key stakeholders, e.g. customers. How this is achieved in practice, via strategic analysis, design, implementation and management, will be discussed. Complementary themes will be pursued such as how to manage ongoing operations vs how to innovate and change existing operations. The role of technology, especially information and communications technology, in enabling innovation and improvement will be a key theme of the module.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 4 | 8.00 | 32.00 |
Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Reading prior to module: 12 hours;Obtaining data on their org prior to module: 6 hours;
Reflecting on module, reading and completing assignment: 50 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The interactive and concentrated nature of delivery for this clientele group ensures that 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. Candidates are also able to discuss the content of their assignment with tutors prior to submission.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 4,000 words to be focussed on candidate's organisation | 100.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 24/09/2015
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