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Overview
Program Description
Designed to provide students with the essentials in the field
of operations management. Students will examine the principles and
practices of operations involved in businesses of varying size and
complexity. Because todays business world is highly automated,
you'll also learn to use information technology as it relates to
operations.
Please note these courses are developed for students with
prior post-secondary education or experience in operations
management.
Courses
Program Requirements
Level 1 | ||||
Expected Availability | ||||
Credits | Fall | Winter | Summer | |
Principles of Operations ManagementMGMT-6092 | 4 | Yes | No | No View More Details about MGMT-6092 |
The major responsibilities of operations managers are examined across five key sectors: manufacturing, construction, health care, retail, and service industries. Students will develop workplace specific skills in production planning and scheduling; resource planning; supply chain management; materials management; marketing and sales; purchasing; project management and inventory management and complete an operations plan for one of the five key sectors. | ||||
Operations Management ProcessesMGMT-6091 | 3 | No | Yes | No View More Details about MGMT-6091 |
This course covers practical applications of operations in both the manufacturing and services environments with an emphasis on operational strategy, decision making and customer satisfaction. Topics will include competitiveness, strategy, processes, ethics, sustainability and the ability to analyze key issues and problems within operations management. | ||||
Business Operations TechnologyCOMP-6050 | 3 | No | Yes | No View More Details about COMP-6050 |
This course provides an overview of technology being used to run business operations including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. | ||||
Employee RelationsMGMT-6088 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes View More Details about MGMT-6088 |
Operations Managers need to work effectively with employees at all levels across the organization. In this course, students are introduced to human resources management principles and practices; the legal context of human resources; attracting and selecting new hires; employee development; and employee relations with specific emphasis on the operations management function within organizations. | ||||
Leadership & Management FundamentalsMGMT-6089 | 3 | No | Yes | Yes View More Details about MGMT-6089 |
In this course, the principles of effective leadership and management are examined with an emphasis on developing strategies for effectively managing groups of people. Situational leadership strategies will be analyzed with a view toward leading organizations through periods of change. Students work collaboratively to examine a variety of workplace issues thereby learning to provide effective leadership as part of the management team. | ||||
Program Details
Program Code
OME1
Delivery
Part-Time
Online
Online
Topic Area
Business
Credential