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BMGT43830

Academic Year 2024/2025

Supply Chain Operations (BMGT43830)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
John Kelly
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module is designed to explain and evaluate the current thinking in supply chain operations. It is expected that students will gain an understanding of this field and be able to apply theories and concepts in a practical setting. This module will cover issues such as operations performance, new product development, process design and management, inventory management and service operations as well as more general topics such as sustainability, environmental concerns, and future trends in operations management.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be expected to be able to:
Explain the components that make up a service or product process operation.
Identify the key design decisions for each component of the process, and illustrate the application of the design principles.
Apply tools and techniques in the design and optimisation of operations systems.
Evaluate the implementation of operations management principles across a wide range of industries.
Carry out a case analysis and communicate the results effectively in both written and oral formats

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Autonomous Student Learning

170
Total

206

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, case discussions, simulations, reflective learning, case-based learning and student presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 2 hour final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No

35

 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Participation & write up of a learning activity (simulation) Week 9 Graded No

30

 No
Group Work Assignment: To be advised. Details on Brightspace. Week 11 Graded No

35

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Timely feedback is provided on each group assessment during the Trimester

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