Principles of Operations Management

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the management of operations, in both the manufacturing and service sectors. This course is designed to help the student to understand the nature of how products or services are transformed for use by the end customer, in the field known as Operations Management. Topics include operations strategy, planning, quality, production systems, inventory management, and project management. Current production initiatives will also be explored including Six Sigma/Lean, Theory of Constraints, and material requirements planning. Fee Information: Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: MGMT 26032 with a C or better; MTH 14100 with a C or better.