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Courses in English with International Students - Winter 1 2010
Operations Management

45
Language Level: Taught In English
Operations Management [MGT 308]
Language of Instruction: English
Course taken with: International Students
American University of Rome (Rome, Italy)

Course Description

Area of Study

Business and Economics > Management

Hours & Credits

45

Hours of Instruction

3

Semester Credit Units

4

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Taught In English
There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
MGT 100 and MTH 102

Overview

This course provides a general management perspective of the role of operations in companies in both manufacturing and service industries. It offers a broad survey of the concepts and techniques involved in designing and managing operations. Students explore the role of operations in building the competitive strength of the firm and in fulfilling the firm's goal of creating value and delivering customer satisfaction. Focus is on the leading decisions Operations Managers must make within the wider corporate and industry context, from initial product and process design to inventory and quality management, maintenance and development over time.