Operations Management
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4274 | Nottingham University Business School | 4 | 10 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- BUSI4274
- School
- Nottingham University Business School
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
Classes
30 hours contact time over a one-week intensive block Activity : Lecture topics, industrial talks or other relevant module learning activities Number of weeks : 1 Week Number of sessions : 7 per week. Duration of a session : 3 hours (weekday) to 7.5 hours (weekend)
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Written analysis (max 1000 words) on contemporary OM issue.
- 60% Coursework 2: max 3000 words chosen from topic related questions.
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide a thorough grounding in key concepts in contemporary operations. It is taught in a manner appropriate to an MBA audience and draws upon the latest management approaches and thinking. Specifically it aims to develop understanding of: the relevance and importance to organisations of high performance operational capabilities; the key resources - human, organisational and technological - and the fundamental variables in operations management, as well as their interactions; key concepts in the design of effective operational systems for a wide range of environments; frameworks for addressing major issues in managing operations; the integrative nature of Operations Management.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
- The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.
The management of operations - The management of resources
- The management of the supply chain
The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future. - Understanding of generic operations management concepts and principles relevant to a wide range of operational environments.
- Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills
The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting - Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management. Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring
- Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
- Apply operations management concepts and principles to a wide range of environments at a level appropriate for an MBA student.
Conveners
Conveners unspecified.Last updated 09/01/2025.