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Operations Management Fundamentals OPMT 1198

Operations Management Course

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 $548.36
    International 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

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Domestic fees

$548.36

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. 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 $533.94
    International 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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. 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 $574.80
    International 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

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Domestic fees

$574.80

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. 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 $574.80
    International 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

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Domestic fees

$574.80

Important information
  1. 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 $533.94
    International 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

View

Domestic fees

$533.94

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. 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 $574.80
    International 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

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Domestic fees

$574.80

Important information
  1. 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 $574.80
    International 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
  1. 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 $533.94
    International 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

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Domestic fees

$533.94

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. 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

Related Programs

Operations Management Fundamentals (OPMT 1198) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Business Administration
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Business Administration (General Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  3. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  4. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  5. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  6. Business Management
    Certificate Part-time
  7. Global Business Studies
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  8. International Trade and Transportation Logistics
    Certificate Part-time
  9. Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  10. Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  11. Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  12. Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  13. Quality and Process Management
    Certificate Part-time

School of Health Sciences

  1. Food Safety
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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