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Operations Management

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-102-168

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Course Description

10-102-168 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ...explore the process of evaluating alternative courses of action to given problems and arriving at the most suitable plan. Operational decision making requires thorough analysis of the pros and cons of every alternative solution. Explore features of production/service systems to include aggregate planning, forecasting techniques, scheduling, MRP and ERP, and inventory management systems. An operational simulation will apply the learnings.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Examine topics in Operations Management.
  2. Explore operational strategies and techniques to remain competitive in a global world.
  3. Explore the integration of planning throughout a company.
  4. Examine the strategic importance of product and service design.
  5. Explain the strategic importance of process design.
  6. Determine strategies to plan for uneven demand.
  7. Compare inventory management methods to select the ideal method in a given scenario.
  8. Describe challenges in creating an effective supply chain.
  9. Demonstrate operational decision making in real life scenarios.

Class Details

Class Number:
22283
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Terri Brown
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$629.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/21/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online

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