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Management Science (MGSC) 368
Introduction to Production and Operations Management (Revision 6)

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Delivery mode: Individualized study online or
grouped study.**

Credits: 3 - Applied Studies

Prerequisite: MGSC 301 or MATH 215. Students should be comfortable with basic algebra.

Centre: Faculty of Business

MGSC 368 has a Challenge for Credit option.

Télé-université du Québec equivalency: ADM 1420

**Note: Students registering in grouped study, or grouped study international mode are advised that there may be some differences in the evaluation and course materials information indicated below. To obtain the most up-to-date information, contact the Faculty of Business Student Support Centre at 1-800-468-6531.

Overview

MGSC 368 is a three-credit management science course that examines the subject of production and operations management (POM) and discusses its importance to the overall strategy and competitiveness of a firm. In addition, this course focuses on specific tools used to manage and enhance a firm's operations and production, such as facility layout, product design, aggregate planning, inventory management, and forecasting.

Credits earned in MGSC 368 may be applied toward the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) diploma. For more information regarding the CORS diploma, direct
e-mail to walid@athabascau.ca.

Before enrolling in MGSC 368, you should have credit in MGSC 301, MATH 215, or equivalent. You are also expected to be comfortable with basic algebra. Neither calculus nor business math is required, but background knowledge in either subject will be useful.

Outline

MGSC 368 comprises 10 lessons, as listed below:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Operations Management

Lesson 2: Product Design and Process Analysis and Selection

Lesson 3: Facility Layout

Lesson 4: Forecasting

Lesson 5: Aggregate Planning

Lesson 6: Inventory Systems for Independent Demand

Lesson 7: Inventory Systems for Dependent Demand: MRP

Lesson 8: Operations Scheduling

Lesson 9: Quality Management and Statistical Quality Control

Lesson 10: Project Management

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Evaluation

To receive credit for MGSC 368, you must achieve a minimum grade of “D” (50 per cent) on each examination and a minimum overall grade of “D” (50 per cent) for the entire course. The following chart summarizes the evaluation activities:  

Assignment 1 Mid-term Exam Assignment 2 Final Exam Total
20% 30% 20% 30% 100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Chase, R. B., Jacobs, F. R., & Aquilano, N.J. (2006). Operations management for competitive advantage (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN-10: 0073121665; ISBN-13: 9780073121666

Other Materials

All other materials will be available online.

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