Operations Management

Spring 2025 > Management & Business > POMS.6010 > 081

Course No: POMS.6010-081; SIS Class Nbr: 1060; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

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: POMS.5010, or Matriculated MAS, or MSBA, or MSEI, or MSEM, or MSF, or Permission of graduate business programs coordinator.
  • 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.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Yao Chen
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Mar 16
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $400/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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

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