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2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3980 Operations Management
20 creditsClass Size: 90
Module manager: Gary Graham
Email: G.Graham@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
LUBS1280 Mathematical EconomicsOR
LLLC2244 Quantitive Decision Making
This module is mutually exclusive with
| LUBS3970 | Fundamentals of Operations Management |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Objectives
This module aims to provide students with knowledge and expertise in managing operations and processes. It assesses and solves contemporary operations and supply chains problems via the application of contemporary operations management and supply chain management theories, models and tools.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Evaluate different operations management philosophies, techniques and contexts providing examples of their own experience
- Critically examine operations management philosophies, techniques and contexts to solve practical business problems
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate as an effective manager
Subject specific
- Produce analyses to address contemporary operations and supply chain problems
- Apply accurately, in the appropriate context, strategic and operational analysis skills to a range of manufacturing, service and creative economy operations
Syllabus
Indicative content
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 and resilience operations management
Key learning is developed through seminar activities to apply related theories and tools for assessing various operations and supply chain problems in various sectors (public sector, manufacturing and service sectors).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students are expected to both read and prepare case materials as directed, prior to attending classes.For each 20 credits of study taken, the expectation is that the normal study time (including attendance at lectures and tutorials, self-study and revision) is 200 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Informal formative feedback will be given throughout the course. These will provide guidance as to your level of understanding and progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Students must achieve a pass mark in both elements of the assessment to pass the module.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Students must achieve a pass mark in both elements of the assessment to pass the module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 05/09/2016
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