- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$544.81 - $586.85 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Analysis
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
School of Health Sciences
- Food Safety
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are 13 offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69433
Dates
Apr 05 - Jun 21 In Progress
- CRN 69433
- $572.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 376 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Amanda Dumont
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69466
Dates
Apr 05 - Jun 21 In Progress
- CRN 69466
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mario Porras
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66065
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 In Progress
- CRN 66065
- $544.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66650
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 07 In Progress
- CRN 66650
- $544.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Remi Trepanier
Course outline
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. 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. No class on April 21st and May 19.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 70032
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 07 In Progress and Full
- CRN 70032
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 406 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cory Thickett
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday April 21 and Monday May 19
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 70037
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 07 In Progress
- CRN 70037
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 422 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Robinson
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 20482
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 In Progress
- CRN 20482
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65952
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 In Progress and Full
- CRN 65952
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 208 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Stuart East
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69541
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 In Progress and Full
- CRN 69541
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 412 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cory Thickett
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69549
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 In Progress and Full
- CRN 69549
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3170 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Robinson
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68947
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 In Progress and Full
- CRN 68947
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3190 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Stuart East
Course outline
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69994
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 In Progress and Full
- CRN 69994
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 405 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68148
Dates
Jun 03 - Jul 10 Cancelled
- CRN 68148
- $586.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 - Jul 10 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Tuesday, July 1st
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.