49680 Value Chain Engineering Systems
6cpPostgraduate
Subject coordinator: Stuart Nettleton
Value chains have become the central feature of operations management in applying engineering systems to commercial, industrial and social processes in the modern economy. The emphasis in this subject is on the action 'to engineer' through holistically drawing upon the full range of sciences from engineering, information technology and service sciences, management and operations strategy, mathematics, physics, psychology, social sciences and law. The goal is to engineer value chains for productivity, quality, performance, compliance, growth, risk-sharing and learning improvement.
Assessment: Group assignment and individual reflections (25%), Globus simulation game (25%), examination and individual eportfolio submission (50%).
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
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: $2,650.00
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.
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