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MN3197 Operations Management

This 3-sentence summary provides the key information about the Operations Management course MN3197: The course introduces students to key concepts, theories, and techniques in operations management, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative frameworks, with the aim of helping students develop an understanding of operations management in organizations and how to apply frameworks to solve problems. Prerequisites include courses in business, mathematics, and statistics, and the course is assessed through a 3-hour written examination focusing on operations strategy, processes, forecasting, supply chain management, quality control, and lean operations.

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MN3197 Operations Management

This 3-sentence summary provides the key information about the Operations Management course MN3197: The course introduces students to key concepts, theories, and techniques in operations management, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative frameworks, with the aim of helping students develop an understanding of operations management in organizations and how to apply frameworks to solve problems. Prerequisites include courses in business, mathematics, and statistics, and the course is assessed through a 3-hour written examination focusing on operations strategy, processes, forecasting, supply chain management, quality control, and lean operations.

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Course information 2022-23

MN3197 Operations Management


Operations management is a key function in every organisation. It is concerned with the
processes that transform inputs into goods and services. This course provides an
introduction to key frameworks and techniques in operations management.

Prerequisites Learning outcomes


If taken as part of a BSc degree, courses At the end of the course and having completed
which must be passed before this course the essential readings and activities students
should be able to:
may be attempted:
 Develop an understanding of operations
MN1178 Business and management in a management in organisations
global context  Explain fundamental frameworks and
MT105A Mathematics 1 techniques in operations management
ST104A Statistics 1  Apply these frameworks and techniques to
solve problems and analyse practical
applications
Aims and objectives Identify operational issues and recommend
The main aim of this course is to introduce 
solutions, and evaluate the suitability of
students to key concepts, theories and alternative solutions
techniques used in operations
management, and their practical
applications. The course draws on both
Assessment
qualitative and quantitative frameworks.
This course is assessed by a three-hour
By the end of the course, students will: unseen written examination.

• have a sound understanding of


some of the key ideas and tools of Essential reading
operations management The readings for this course are from
academic journals, the main textbook
• be able to critically analyse the below and other sources:
operations of manufacturing and
 Jacobs, F., & Chase, Richard B. (2021).
service organisations
Operations and supply chain
• appreciate the strategic importance management (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill
of operational effectiveness for Education International ed.; McGraw-
organisations Hill.
For full details, please refer to the
readings within each unit of the course.

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Syllabus
This is a description of the material to be examined.

Designing processes, managing and improving operations to deliver goods and services in
line with customer expectations are key challenges for most organisations. This course
will introduce students to the crucial managerial decisions involved in effective and
efficient operations for both manufacturing and service organisations. Through a well-
balanced syllabus between theory and practice, the students will be provided with a
strong foundation for operations management using qualitative and quantitative
frameworks.

Key topics to be considered include:

• Operations strategy
• Sustainable operations
• Manufacturing and service processes
• Process analysis
• Forecasting
• Supply chain management
• Inventory control
• Quality management
• Lean operations

Students should consult the appropriate EMFSS Programme Regulations, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The
Regulations provide information on the availability of a course, where it can be placed on your programme’s structure,
and details of co-requisites and prerequisites.

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