OL Business Operations Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 2024
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Course ID
203125
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The course provides a broad introduction to operations management and the associated tools and techniques that support the design, planning and improvement of systems or processes. The course develops awareness of the different aspects of operations, including; process flow, scheduling, inventory, layout and risk, and explores ways in which these can be represented to improve business decision making. Students will develop systematic and critical thinking skills essential to understanding, managing and improving operations in a broad range of industries and business contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the fundamentals of operations management.
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to improve understanding of operations.
  • Identify and employ appropriate operations and project management tools.
  • Understand and develop performance metrics for improvement of operations.
  • Independently and as part of a group, effectively communicate the results of the analysis of operations.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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