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Title | PRINCIPLES IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | ||
Code | EBUS102 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr L Menzies Operations and Supply Chain Management L.A.Menzies@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
6 |
30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 120 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Referenced Submission Type: Coursework Size: 400 words (with 5 references) Weighting: 10% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies An | 0 | 10 | ||||
Assessment 2: Report Type: Coursework Size: 2000 Words Weighting: 90% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Final Assessment: Yes | 0 | 90 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to provide a study of the key principles, systems and techniques used to assure effective operations management. The module covers an extensive range of subjects including supply chain management, quality management, sustainable operations and production management. The aims are to enable the student to: understand the role of operations management in manufacturing and service organisations; understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to the effective management of operations; have an introductory understanding of the principles of operations management. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to the effective management of operations. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to have an introductory understanding of the principles of operations management. |
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(S1) Commercial awareness |
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(S2) Organisational skills |
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(S3) Communication skills |
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(S4) Lifelong learning skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method : Seminars Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness |
Syllabus |
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LECTURE PROGRAMME Introduction to operations management; Production planning and control; Inventory management; Supply Chain Management; Sustainable Operations; Operations Strategy; Quality management; Service Operations. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |