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Module Title LC Managing Operations and Projects
SchoolBirmingham Business School
Department Management
Module Code 07 31688
Module Lead
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Exclusions
Description This module introduces the fundamental principles of Operations and Project Management. It focuses on the management of the firm (industrial, service, public sector or retail) at the micro level of the economy. The purpose of this module is to explore the basic theories and contemporary practice of Operations and Project Management. The module will therefore explore the development of operational and project strategies that are congruent with the company’s business and marketing strategies. This is then developed into an understanding of key operational and project management techniques to enable delivery of the strategy. Essentially the module comprises a series of themes: operations and project strategy, design, planning and control, and quality/improvement.The major topics covered are:
  • Operations and Project Management in Context
  • Projects and their relationship to operations
  • Operations and Project sustainability
  • Designing Business and Service Processes
  • Organisational and leadership issues in projects
  • Product and Service development as a project
  • Planning and Controlling Resources for operations and projects, including inventory and capacity management, CPA, resource scheduling and control
  • Risk in projects and operations
These topics are taught in lectures, supported by in-class exercises and video discussions, and backed up by case study analysis.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module, students should be able to:
  • Identify and evaluate the characteristics of operations and project processes and the various approaches, methodologies and techniques that may be adopted in their design and analysis;
  • Identify and critically appraise the competencies a project and operations manager needs and the organisational and leadership challenges they face;
  • Appreciate techniques and technologies available for the control of operations and projects, including the ability to systematically plan, schedule and control operations and projects using appropriate tools and techniques;
Assessment 31688-01 : Group Work : Coursework (50%)
31688-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
1,500-word assignment (50%)
2-hour examination (50%)

Reassessment:
Reassessment by the failed component
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