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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.
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.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
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.
Mesbahuddin Chowdhury
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 ChallengesTe 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 ConsiderationsUC 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 CourseworkThe 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 MāoriIn 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.
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
LEARN Coversheets - Group and Individual
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.
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