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Course Description
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Course Name
Operations and Project Management
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prior introductory study of introductory business/management
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
The module aims to enable students to develop the analytical skills necessary to make a
positive contribution to issues concerning Operations and Project Management and
describe the strategic contribution that effective Operations and Project Management
can play within organisations.Topics covered include:
Autumn Semester: (Operations Management)
? Introduction to Operations
? Developing and implementing an Operations
? Designing services and products
? Delivering services and making products
? Managing capacity
? Location and layout
? Scheduling and executing operations and projects
? Managing quality and the supply chain
? Improving operations and project performanceSpring Semester (Project Management):
? Introduction to Project Management
? Managing risk and uncertainty
? Leadership in Project Management: Leading operations and project teams
? Project strategy: scope, schedule, methodologies, communications.
? Project planning, control, and closure.
? Project quality
? Project management softwareTeaching: Lectures, tutorials, and lab based sessions
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Individual assignment (50%)
? Group assignment (50%)
STUDY OPTION 2: Individual assignment (100%)
STUDY OPTION 3: Group assignment (100%)Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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