MGMT170-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Managerial Decision Making

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This course introduces basic managerial decision-making tools and their application to business. The topics include project management, forecasting, inventory management, cost-benefit analysis and decision-making. The course develops problem solving skills, an invaluable tool for modern business.

Specifically, this course introduces students to the discipline of Operations and Supply Chain Management, as a preparation for higher-level (i.e. 200 or 300 level) courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM). It forms part of the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce degree major in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Management, and Strategy and Entrepreneurship. MGMT170 is important for students majoring in management or marketing, and a useful companion to mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, forestry, and economics.

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the course are:
1. To understand the core concepts of Operations Management.
2. To use mathematical tools and techniques to aid decision-making and planning.
3. To enhance the level of critical thinking.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 16:00 - 17:00 C1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Monday 16:00 - 17:00 Online Delivery
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 C1 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 Online Delivery
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Drop in Class A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 12:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
17 Aug - 23 Aug
Drop in Class B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 Rata 222 & 223 Drawing Office (20/10)
Rehua 005 (27/10)
19 Oct - 1 Nov
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00 Psychology - Sociology 116
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Wednesday 12:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 465
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
03 Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00 Ernest Rutherford 465
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
04 Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
05 Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
06 Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
07 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
08 Thursday 09:00 - 10:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
09 Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
10 Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Thursday 13:00 - 14:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
03 Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 Rehua 528
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
04 Friday 12:00 - 13:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
05 Friday 09:00 - 10:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
06 Friday 14:00 - 15:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
07 Friday 10:00 - 11:00 Psychology - Sociology 115
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
08 Friday 11:00 - 12:00 Psychology - Sociology 116
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
09 Friday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 141
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
10 Friday 13:00 - 14:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Examinations, Quizzes and Formal Tests

Test A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 A1 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug
02 Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 A2 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug
03 Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 A3 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug
04 Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 K1 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug
05 Thursday 18:30 - 21:00 Meremere 108 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug

Timetable Note

Students enrolled in this course are required to attend 2-hours of tutorial classes each week, one from Tutorial A group and one from Tutorial B group. Selection of both tutorial classes from either “Tutorial A” or “Tutorial B” only is NOT allowed.

Lectures for MGMT170-23S2 are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system. The tutorials are not recorded.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Mesbahuddin Chowdhury

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Final Exam 45%
Mid Semester Test 35% Week 6 - 20 August 2026 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Workshop activities 20% Problem solving during tutorial workshops


This course adopts two learning approaches throughout the semester: “Assessment as Learning” approach: Weekly lectures will provide foundational knowledge to supplement reading materials, and will introduce problem-solving concepts and tools, to be followed by students engaging in online Q & A forums, and problem-solving activities. “Assessment of Learning” approach will take place in the form of the Mid-semester test and Final Exam.

To pass this course you must not only achieve a final grade of 50% or higher, but also achieve a weighted average grade of at least 45% across all invigilated assessments on average.

Students with Accessibility Challenges
Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service provides academic support and specialist resources to students living with accessibility challenges. For information about these services, please email sas@canterbury.ac.nz or refer to the Student Accessibility Service.

Special Considerations
UC has a process which allows students to apply for Special Consideration for poor performance in an assessment or a missed assessment due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of the assessment.
Special Consideration is not an extension. If you want an extension for an assignment or essay, contact your Course Coordinator.

Guidelines for the Use of AI in Coursework
The use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.

It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.

Assessment in Te Reo Māori
In recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:

Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Collier, D. A., and Evans, J. R; Operations and Supply Chain Management ; 3; Cengage, 2024.

The required textbook will be used for many of the lectures.

Other reading content outside of this text will be provided through Learn

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,003.00

International fee $4,538.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Management, Marketing and Tourism .

All MGMT170 Occurrences

  • MGMT170-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026
  • MGMT170-26V3 (C) UCIC Trimester Three 2026 - Not Offered
  • MGMT170-26V1 (C) UCIC Trimester One 2026 - Not Offered
  • MGMT170-26V2 (C) UCIC Trimester Two 2026