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Core Module Information
Module title: Operations Management
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE09103
Module leader: Aboozar Jamalnia
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The management of operations to improve operational efficiency and create competitive advantage is studied in this module.The course content includes topics such as operations performance,managing product and service innovation, process technology, circular operations,quality management, and lean operations, which are organised around the four main tasks of operations managers (direct, design, deliver and develop). Students will learn how to apply qualitative and quantitative concepts/methods to structure and analyse operations management problems in order to provide insights for decision making.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically reflect on the contribution of effective management of operations to organisational performance.

LO2: Recognise the alignment between a company’s strategy and the operational activities.

LO3: Apply the knowledge of key contemporary topics to the management of operations.

LO4: Analyse and assess operations management problems using quantitative and qualitative methods.

LO5: Formulate and develop solutions to operations management problems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aboozar Jamalnia
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 13.5 Learning and teaching methods include lectures and directed study to establish a framework of knowledge which you will apply through case study learning and class exercises in tutorials. Material will be introduced through a weekly lecture programme. Lectures and tutorials are conducted face-to-face and materials are posted on Moodle each week.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Learning and reflection on each topic will be facilitated through tutorials, where case studies and exercises on several aspects of Operations Management will be discussed and critically reflected upon allowing you to meet the learning outcomes set for this module.
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 34.5 You are required to read the case studies/discussion questions before attending the tutorials. During the tutorials, you will discuss your answers to the questions with your group members and then present your answers within the group format.
Online Guided independent study 140 You are advised to read the lecture slides prior to attending the lectures, in order to enhance their participation in class discussions. Although we make our best effort to provide informative and easy-to-read slides for the lectures, you are still expected to read the recommended sources, such as textbooks and journal papers, as well to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~3~4~5 Week 6 HOURS= 30 minutes Group presentations based on a case study will take place on Campus in week 6 and the group's PowerPoint slides will be submitted on the Moodle by the due date. A single group presentation should be uploaded to the Moodle by one group member and all members should be present for the presentation. Groups will be formed in the tutorials in Week 2.
Report 75 1~2~3~4~5 Week 11 , WORDS= 3000 words An operations management problem is introduced, followed by a series of questions. You are expected to apply relevant operations management concepts/models to support your arguments in answering the questions. In addition, you are advised to read relevant academic papers and textbooks to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the given topic and and to substantiate your answers with academic literature.
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

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