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    BA 507 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Technology and Operations Management
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    BA 507
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Problem Solving
    Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s)
    Course Objectives This course aims at developing a solid understanding of the strategic importance of operations and how operations can provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace; understanding the relationships between the operations and other business functions; and developing an insight of designing and managing operations, and the related techniques.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • explain the basic concepts in functional areas of operations management,
    • identify the roles and responsibilities of operations managers in service and manufacturing organizations,
    • apply quantitative methods to various problems in operations management,
    • develop analytical skills for effective decision making
    • distinguish the nature of operational decisions made for long, medium and short-term.
    Course Description The main emphasis of the course is given on the topics: Production systems, Operations management functions, forecasting, production planning, inventory management, design of goods and services, process and product strategies, capacity planning, location analysis, and layout strategies.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    		Core Courses
    X
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Introduction to Operations Management Chapter 1, 2 and 5 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    2 Forecasting Demand Chapter 4 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    3 Forecasting Demand Chapter 4 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    4 Process Design Chapter 7 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    5 Capacity Planning & Facility Location Supplement 7 and Chapter 8 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    6 Facility Layout Chapter 9 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    7 Inventory Management Chapter 12 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    8 Semester Break (Holiday)
    9 Inventory Management Chapter 12 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    10 Aggregate Planning Chapter 13 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    11 MRP and ERP Chapter 14 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    12 Short Term Scheduling Chapter 15 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    13 Short Term Scheduling Chapter 15 - Heizer et al. "Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains" 14nd edition, Pearson.
    14 Review of the Semester
    15 FEAST of SACRIFICE HOLIDAY 
    16 Review of the Semester

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, Jay Heizer, Barry Render and Chuck Munson, 14th Edition, Pearson, 2023 (ISBN-13: 9781292444833)
    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Operations Management, Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones and Nicola Burgess, 10th Edition, Pearson, 2022 (ISBN-13: 9781292408248)

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    -
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    2
    60
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    2
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    15
    5
    75
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    2
    30
    60
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    30
        Total
    213

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    		 Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To be able to demonstrate general business knowledge and skills.
    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    2

    To able to master the state-of-the-art literature in the area of specialization.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to evaluate the performance of business organizations through a holistic approach.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    4

    To be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and research results to diverse audiences.
    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5

    To be able to deliver creative and innovative solutions to business-related problems.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6

    To be able to solve business related problems using analytical and technological tools and techniques.
    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    7

    To be able to take a critical perspective in evaluating business knowledge.
    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To be able to exhibit an ethical and socially responsible behavior in conducting research and making business decisions.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be able to carry out a well-designed independent and empirical research.
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To be able to use a foreign language to follow information about the field of finance and participate in discussions in academic environments.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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