- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Educates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general management. Students uncomfortable with basic algebra applications are encouraged to take OPMT 0199 prior to the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$533.94 - $574.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of OPMT 1198 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 46087
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 46087
- Domestic fees $548.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Mon | 18:30 - 22:00 | Online |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
Domestic fees
$548.36
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on Mon, Oct 2, Mon Oct 9 and Mon, Nov 13. This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2024
Below are seven offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 87377
Duration
Mon Jan 08 - Mon Apr 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87377
- Domestic fees $533.94International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 08 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Remi Trepanier
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$533.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on Feb 19 and Apr 1 This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. No class on Feb 19 and Apr 1
Status
CRN 87378
Duration
Mon Jan 08 - Mon Apr 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87378
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 08 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Instructor
Jason DeRoche
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on Feb 19 & Apr 1
Status
CRN 12019
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 12019
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 87434
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87434
- Domestic fees $533.94International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
Domestic fees
$533.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 86449
Duration
Wed Jan 10 - Wed Mar 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86449
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 27 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
Stuart East
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Seats Available
4 seats remaining as of Sat December 2, 2023 at 5:51 pm (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 91767
Duration
Sat Jan 06 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91767
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 23 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Instructor
Amanda Dumont
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 73031
Duration
Mon Jan 08 - Mon Mar 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 73031
- Domestic fees $533.94International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Domestic fees
$533.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the operations function and the nature of the operations manager’s job.
- Describe the primary ways business organizations compete.
- Define the term productivity and explain its importance to organizations.
- Explain key issues in product and service design.
- Explain the importance of capacity planning.
- Describe basic processing operations.
- Describe basic layout types.
- Explain the importance of work design and methods analysis.
- Describe some of the major factors that affect location decisions.
- Explain why product / service quality is important.
- Describe TQM.
- Demonstrate the problem solving process and the use of the seven quality tools.
- Explain the need to manage the supply chain.
- Discuss the objectives of inventory management.
- Articulate the requirements for effective inventory management.
- Describe MRP/ERP/JIT and their application.
Effective as of Winter 2017
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