OPMT 1198 - Operations Management Fundamentals
Operations Management Part-time Studies Course
School of Business + Media
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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)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$516.24 - $526.24 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Fall 2020
Below are 12 offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 46084
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Tue Nov 24 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Remi Trepanier
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Status
CRN 46088
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Tue Nov 24 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Jason DeRoche
Course Outline
Cost
$526.24
Status
CRN 46086
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Stu East
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- No class on Wed, Nov 11
Status
4 seats remaining as of Aug 13, 2020 10:54 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 45504
Duration
Thu Sep 10 - Thu Nov 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Status
CRN 46090
Duration
Thu Sep 10 - Thu Nov 26 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
David Pepin
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$516.24
Status
CRN 34488
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Online Online Delivery |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- Please provide your current e-mail address upon registration. No class on October 12
Status
1 seat remaining as of Aug 13, 2020 10:54 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 46087
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$516.24
Notes
- No class October 12
Status
CRN 46089
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Remi Trepanier
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- No class on Monday October 12
Status
CRN 47058
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Online Online Delivery |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- No class on October 12
Status
CRN 47059
Duration
Wed Sep 16 - Wed Dec 09 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 16 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Jason DeRoche
Course Outline
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- No class on Wednesday, November 11
Status
CRN 30830
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Tue Nov 24 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course Outline
Cost
$526.24
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 46085
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$526.24
Notes
- No class on Wednesday, November 11
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
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
OPMT 1198 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Advanced Business Management
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Certificate - Business Administration
Part-time/Distance & Online Learning Associate Certificate - Business Administration (General Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Administration (Management Option)
Part-time Diploma - Business Management
Part-time Certificate - Graphic Communications Technology Management
Full-time Diploma - International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Part-time Certificate - Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Part-time Certificate - Quality and Process Management
Part-time Certificate
School of Health Sciences
- Food Safety
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore
If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Operations Mgmt, 6Th Cdn Ed-Connect W Smartbook(1Yr) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stevenson |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-1-25927-017-8 |
| Price | $93.95 |
| Choose One | |
| Operations Management W Connect & Smartbook, 6Th Cdn Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stevenson |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-1-25926-597-6 |
| Price | $145.95 |
| Choose One | |
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Operations Mgmt, 6Th Cdn Ed-Connect W Smartbook(1Yr) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stevenson |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-1-25927-017-8 |
| Price | $93.95 |
| Optional | |
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| Operations Management W Connect & Smartbook, 6Th Cdn Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stevenson |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-1-25926-597-6 |
| Price | $145.95 |
| Optional | |
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