Managing Operations (N1582)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
On this module, you'll explore how the fundamental principles of operations management can enhance performance in both public and private organisations. You'll apply these principles to manufacturing and service operations, gaining a clear understanding of the systemic and interactive nature of operations management challenges and their relationship to the external environment.
Through guided problem-based activities and case study analysis, you'll develop both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Key topics covered include:
- operations strategy
- designing operations
- organisation design
- planning and control
- lean operations
- project management
- managing quality and continuous improvement
- managing the supply chain
- future trends in operations management.
Teaching
67%: Lecture
33%: Practical (Workshop)
Assessment
70%: Coursework (Portfolio)
30%: Examination (Multiple choice questions)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 32 hours of contact time and about 118 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.