Operations Management

Summer 2020 > Management & Business > POMS.6010 > 064

Course No: POMS.6010-064; SIS Class Nbr: 3138; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Examines the strategic and tactical operations processes of manufacturing and service firms that foster global competitiveness. This course focuses on traditional and newer approaches including just-in-time, total quality management, MRP, flexible manufacturing systems, and capacity and management that lead to an integrated operations strategy. Cost reductions, flexibility, and market responsiveness are also considered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Matriculated MBA Manning who have completed ACCT.5010,FINA.5010,MKTG.5010,POMS.5010,MGMT.5010 and MGMT.5110 OR Matriculated MSF who have completed ACCT.5010 and FINA.5010 OR permission of MBA coordinator or MSA or MS ITE students.
• Special Notes: If not currently matriculated in a Manning School of Business program, please contact the MBA staff at MBA@uml.edu or call 978-934-2848 for permission to take courses.
• Section Notes: POMS.6010-064/AB4 combined
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Yao Chen
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2020 Summer: May 18 to Jul 26
• Chat Hours: Wed 8-9pm*
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1965
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: MBA, M.S. in Engineering Management

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