Effective Term: 200820 OPS 3880 - Operations Management

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
H. Wayne Huizenga School
of Business and Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Programs

OPS 3880 - Operations Management


I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A problem-oriented course in production and operations management. Topics include inventory control, production control, quality control, services management, and facilities management and control. Prerequisite: MATH 3020.

II. PREREQUISITES
( MATH 3020 OR MATH 3020H )

III. LEARNING OUTCOMES
1)        Recognize the interaction of organizational factors and business environment in effecting operational strategy, tactics, and competitiveness.
2)        Understand current concepts and developments in the field of operations management as they apply to both manufacturing and service industries.
3)        Be capable of defining operational problem situations; identify the criterion for effective resolution, and applying relevant methods of analysis.
4)        Be proficient in using Internet technology to aid decision making in the field of operations management.

IV. COURSE MATERIAL
  1. Required Materials

    1. Textbooks

      2. Operations Management - 9.Edition - 2008
       Jay Heizer & Barry Render
      Prentice Hall (Pearson)
      ISBN: 9780138128784

      Notes: (Text with Student CD and POM Software). Optional Study Guide 0136126189.


    APA Manual
    The APA Manual 5th Edition is a recommended textbook for all courses.
    Effective August 1st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

    NSU Bookstore
    Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.


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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.