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Operations Management Fundamentals OPMT 1198

Operations Management Course

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

Cost

$510.91 - $562.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are five offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 20482

Duration

Tue Apr 04 - Tue Jun 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 20482
  • $549.66
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 04 - Jun 20 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313
Instructor

Michael Lachocki

Course outline

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Cost

$549.66

Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 66065

Duration

Tue Apr 04 - Tue Jun 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 66065
  • $510.91
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 04 - Jun 20 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Mark Bukata

Course outline

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Cost

$510.91

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. This course is taught entirely online asynchronously and you are not required to meet each and every week at a specific time
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68923

Duration

Tue Apr 04 - Tue Jun 20 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68923
  • $510.91
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 04 - Jun 20 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Quang Tran

Course outline

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Cost

$510.91

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. This is a synchronous course 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 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 this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 65952

Duration

Wed Apr 05 - Wed Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 65952
  • $549.66
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 05 - Jun 21 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108
Instructor

Stuart East

Course outline

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Cost

$549.66

Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68947

Duration

Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68947
  • $549.66
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108
Instructor

Stuart East

Course outline

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Cost

$549.66

Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are six offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 34488

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Nov 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 34488
  • $559.22
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Nov 27 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Mark Bukata

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$559.22

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. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring 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

CRN 46087

Duration

Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 46087
  • $548.36
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Dec 11 Mon 18:30 - 22:00 Online
Instructor

Quang Tran

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$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. 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

CRN 30830

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 30830
  • $562.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3150
Instructor

Michael Lachocki

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$562.80

Status

CRN 50109

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50109
  • $562.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2010
Instructor

Stuart East

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$562.80

Status

CRN 46086

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 46086
  • $562.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2620
Instructor

Stuart East

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$562.80

Status

CRN 50110

Duration

Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50110
  • $562.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 302
Instructor

Stuart East

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$562.80

Status

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

School of Health Sciences

  1. Food Safety
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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