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
$606.74 - $611.19 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51563
Dates
Sep 05 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 51563
- $611.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 402 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mario Porras
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 30830
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 30830
- $611.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 51491
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 51491
- $611.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Robinson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wed Sep 30 & Wed Nov 11
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CRN 34488
Dates
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 34488
- $606.74 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Nov 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet 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.
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