21741 Value Chain Management
6cpPostgraduate
Operations management is about the way organisations produce goods and services. Everything we buy, eat, read and wear has to be produced. Every service we receive from hospitals, banks, local government, the local cinema, etc., has to be produced. This subject provides a broad introduction to planning, design, implementation and improvement of operations. Topics covered include operations strategy; various approaches to operations planning and control; quality management; performance measurement; supply chain management; and operations improvement. Teaching methods include case studies and a hands-on simulation exercise.
Note(s)
Prior to Autumn semester 2004, this subject was called Operations Management.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,425.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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