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Advanced Operations Management (MGMT90196)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject examines state of the art thinking on the productive processes within organisations. The subject will provide an in-depth understanding of topics such as: the strategic importance of operations; planning and controlling the use of resources; ensuring quality of products and services; human issues involved in operations. The subject also considers the evolving context of operations management, with particular focus on globalisation, supply chain innovation, virtual and e-operations, agile/lean operations and mass customisation. This subject delves deeper into the quantitative tools available to managers for getting the most from the operations system.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the strategic and operating issues and decisions involved in managing the business/operational processes within an enterprise
- Describe the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools available to managers to optimise a firm's operational capacity
- Explain how effective management of operations relates to organisations' strategic decisions, key processes, competitive posture and, ultimately, performance
- Analyse resource allocation decisions
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Application of theory to practice
- Critical thinking
- Analysis and synthesis of issues
- Communication, presentation and reporting
Last updated: 8 November 2024