Operations Management

Catalog description

Operations Management (OM) plans and coordinates all activities in the process of producing and delivering products (goods and services). Effective operations management is a key ingredient of success in most industries. Achieving operations excellence is one of the most essential strategies to improve efficiency and to gain a competitive advantage. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, problems, and strategies in the operations function of a firm. This course will cover a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods that provide the necessary tools to make intelligent decisions in operations. Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing. Fulfillment: This course satisfies BUSF/BUSM Business Elective or non-Finance/non-Marketing elective; Business Analytic track; IMB Business Flexible Core or elective.