MGNT 3185 - Operations Management

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the issues and techniques relevant to the management of the operations function within an organization, emphasizing its strategic significance. Operations Management is an introductory level course designed to expose students to the dynamic forces, which are responsible for shaping the business environment. The subject matter represents a blend of concepts from industrial engineering, cost accounting, general management, quantitative methods, and statistics. Students will learn about operations activities such as forecasting, scheduling, product and design service, capacity planning and project management to name a few. As with many core courses in business, the foundation of this course relies on teaching students sound decisionmaking principles. The basic quantitative techniques presented are essential to developing and nurturing students’ decision-making skills.

Prerequisite(s): BUSA 2182 and MGNT 3165