Managing Operations in Supply Chains

Postgraduate | 2026

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BUSI 6017
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Course ID
202428
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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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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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course delineates and defines the roles and functions of operations management within the context of supply chain management. All organisations whether in the manufacturing or service industry or profit or not-for-profit business are part of many supply chains in todays interconnected world and need to apply appropriate concepts of operations management to be effective and efficient. In this course, students advance their theoretical knowledge and adopt an integrated approach towards operations in supply chains, investigate areas of systems analysis and apply learned methods in operations management for a supply chain.

Course learning outcomes

  • Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise operations management and supply chain knowledge to solve complex real-world problems with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a contribution, critical analysis and report
  • Research and evaluate applied strategic roles as well as critically analyse contributions of operations in supply chains in industries with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a contribution, critical analysis and report
  • Research and develop techniques to address and solve problems to achieve operational excellence with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a contribution, critical analysis and report
  • Assess and critique the ongoing trends and developments in operations management both locally and internationally with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a contribution, critical analysis and report
  • Demonstrate skills in problem solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, and applying global perspectives with readings and seminar activities around the topics by completing the core requirements of this CLO in a contribution, critical analysis and report

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Master of Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students