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SCM20001 · Swinburne University of Technology

Operations Management

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Business

What it covers

This unit introduces students to a variety of quantitative and qualitative operations management tools to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions in order to improve organizational performance. Effective operations management is a key to managing a successful business as it involves ensuring that business processes are efficiently designed using the optimal amount of resources required to satisfy customer requirements. In this unit students will learn about operations management which involves designing, reviewing, monitoring and controlling production processes that convert inputs, such as labour and raw materials into outputs, such as services and goods.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
AssignmentIndividual45%
AssessmentGroup45%
TestIndividual30%
AssignmentIndividual45%
AssessmentGroup45%
TestIndividual30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus