Operations Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TGS2004 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Frank, Kristina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The student will get familiar with the basic concepts and ideas of the value chain. He will be able do identify the different parts of the value chain in a company and to design solutions for it.
Teaching and assessment methods will support qualification in social and personal competences and in methodology.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic studies at VAMK
Contents
Operations Management:
Objectives, strategy, process design, supply network design, layout and flow, process technology, planning and control, lean management and JIT, TQM Approach
Supply Management. Process planning, process steps.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Slack et al., Operations Management, 4th ed., (Prentice Hall ISBN 0273679066) Harlow etc. 2004.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussions, exercises and cases as individual and group projects.
Assessment Criteria
According to the assessment of the German university
Assessment Methods
Active course participation, completed tasks, oral and written examination.