COMMGMT 7033 - Operations Management
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 3 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMMGMT 7033 Course Operations Management Coordinating Unit Management Term Trimester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Intensive (total 36 hours) Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Essay, Group Report, Portfolio, Engagement Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Maryam Zomorrodi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
CLO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of operations management and its association with business strategy
CLO2: Analyse complex issues in operations management across diverse organisational entities
CLO3: Apply theoretical knowledge to address business problems using operations management tools, techniques, and methods
CLO4: Communicate professionally and operate as an effective member or leader of a teamUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required book:
Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management,
Authors: Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson
Edition: 13, Global edition
Publisher: London, PearsonRecommended Resources
Please see MyUni for the recommended resources for each session.Online Learning
All resources will be available via the course MyUni site. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in the form of full-day interactive workshops. The blended delivery requires students to complete pre-workshop tasks and be prepared to participate in a diverse range of activities aligned with the course learning outcomes.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, online components, and self-directed study).Learning Activities Summary
This course is taught in intensive mode fortnightly (6 sessions in total). Each intensive session will incorporate revision, lecture, group and individual discussion and Q&A. Topics presented in each intensive session are structured as below:
Intensive Session
Topic
1
Introduction to the course
Introduction to operations management
Product and service design
2
Quality management and control
Process and layout design
3
Demand forecasting
Inventory management
4
Project management
Aggregate production planning
5
Material requirement planning
Supply chain management
6
Overview
Sustainability
Specific Course Requirements
Proper class attendance must be observed (this includes, for instance, proper attendance, punctuality, returning from a break in a timely way, and the like).
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Assessment weighting % Hurdle Requirement Course learning outcomes being assessed Essay Individual 20% No 1 Report Group 30% No 2, 3 Portfolio Individual 30% No 1,2,3,4 Engagement Individual 20% No 1,2,3,4 Total 100%
Assessment Related Requirements
 Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site.
 Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed ³ÉÈË´óƬ Assessment Cover Sheet (found in MyUni, under Modules) providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
 Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the instructor prior to submission.
 Assessment extensions request: An application for Assessment Extension should be made before the due date of the assignment to the instructor. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances. See sections 3 and 7a) i. in particular on assessment extensions in the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy.
 Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above). Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.
 Resubmission: of an assignment after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.
 Appealing a mark or grade: If you are dissatisfied with your mark or grade, you may request a review or re-mark. There must be academic or procedural reasons for your request, so you can’t simply request a re-mark because you are disappointed with your result. For more information on the process see Assessment Grievance: Appealing a mark or grade
Assessment Detail
Essay: Students will work individually and are required to write a 1250-word critical essay. The topic and style of the essay correspond to the latest developments in operations management, and it can focus on a specific issue, case study, or operations challenge.
Report: Students will work in teams and are required to write a 3000-word report. The report will be based on students analysing complex issues in operations management and application of relevant tools, techniques, and methods in developing theoretically sound and practically feasible solutions.
Portfolio: Students will be given various opportunities throughout the study period to work on hands-on activities a selection of which will be used to develop their individual portfolios which demonstrate their development progress and competencies in operations management (equivalent to 1000 words).
Engagement: Students will participate in MyUni discussion forums as well as workshop discussions. They will demonstrate leadership and engagement through various opportunities provided inside and outside workshops while interacting with key stakeholders (equivalent to 750 words).Submission
Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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