Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the essential concepts and processes of operations management, 2) determine operations management tasks from the business strategy and establish performance objectives, 3) plan and schedule capacity, equipment, materials and labor for a given level of activity and level of service, 4) measure and analyze operational quality, and 5) review and assess methods and strategies for improvement in operations.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 06.04.2021 - 23.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Bruno Silvestre
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
An examination of the essential concepts, methods and practices of operations management. Key topics covered include operations strategy, quality control, process design, capacity management, location and layout, planning materials, scheduling, just-in-time operations and performance measurement.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none