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This course covers advanced topics in operations management such as logistics management, supply chain management, lean management and quality management. It will cover theory, tools and techniques and applied case studies.
This semester, the focus will be on sustainable supply chain management and the circular economy.WorkloadThe estimated workload breakdown for MGMT619 is: Lectures 24Weekly Presentations 60Term Project 60Total 144 hoursWhat Will be Expected of StudentsAs a postgraduate business course, learning will focus on content as well as transferrable skills to take in to your professional roles after graduation. Students are expected to participate actively in classroom discussion. This is not a traditional lecture-based course. Learning will be interactive, with small group and class discussions. In order to participate fully, students should come prepared each week. This means reading the assigned articles and preparing a presentation to lead the discussion. Think ahead of time about key themes of the articles, and key "take-away" lessons from the group of readings, and be prepared to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions.Regarding transferrable skills, you should be prepared to actively engage in class discussion. We will practice professional discourse, and you will be expected to practice voicing your thoughts through the use of weekly presentations. These presentations will prepare you for future business settings in which you need to be prepared to speak up. At the end of the course, you will present a research proposal. While making presentations can be scary, becoming skilled and comfortable simply takes practice. The classroom will be a safe place to practice and develop discourse and presentation skills to build confidence. Finally, developing a research proposal will provide practice in taking a very abstract idea and transforming it into a more tangible project with clear outcome expectations, which will provide strong skills throughout your career.
By the end of this course, students should be able to articulate what a sustainable supply chain strategy consists of, why it is important, and be able to discuss the role of sustainable supply chain management in the evolution towards a circular economy.Specific Learning Outcomes:At the end of this course, students will be able to:Understand and appreciate the range of sustainable supply chain research and its evolution over the past half-century.Clearly articulate the concept of sustainability as it relates to environmental, social, economic, and cultural dimensions.Critically evaluate sustainable supply chain research, pointing out strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for additional research (in both oral and written formats).Identify a gap in the sustainable supply chain literature and employ an appropriate theoretical lens or framework to propose further research. Articulate the standards for high quality supply chain research.Learning Objectives, MComA graduate can demonstrate higher level in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary thought and developments within your specific research area.A graduate can evaluate the implications of their own research findings for the wider body of relevant academic literature.Graduates can plan and carry out a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice.A graduate can synthesise academic literature and communicate research findings, both orally and in written form, consistent with academics working in their chosen discipline.For quality assurance purposes the School is required to hold on record a number of assessment pieces as examples of differing standards of work. If you have any objections to the school holding your assessment for this purpose then email the course coordinator to ensure your assignment is not used for this purpose.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: 300-level course in operations management.
MSCI619
300-level course in operations management.
For 2022: Weekly meetings with the instructor, to be determined during the first week of the semester.Please note that lectures for this course are not recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system. This is due to the following reasons: (1) The class is more discussion oriented than lecture oriented. Small-group breakouts, whiteboarding and whole class discussions will be the main form of learning in the classroom. These are difficult to record and not every voice can be picked up by the microphones. (They are therefore very difficult to follow when watching a recorded version). Students should plan to attend weekly meetings in person to engage in the learning process. (2) The classroom is meant to be a “safe space” for students learning to speak in front of others and make professional presentations. For this reason, no recordings of student presentations will be made.
Diane Mollenkopf
Assessment will be comprised of both group and individual assessment. • Class Contribution. (Individual) 10%Students are expected to be prepared to discuss the readings and any other class materials each week, and to contribute thoughtfully to the discussion in class. There is a difference between simple “participation” (talking for the sake of talking) and “contribution (asking thoughtful questions, engaging constructively in the classroom conversation of that day’s topic).• Weekly Presentations. (Group) (40%)Students will work in teams of 2 to analyse and present the literature for each week’s topic. Focus should be on identifying key themes and concepts, and framing arguments about the weekly readings. Students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of theories and frameworks, and discuss their application towards appropriate research questions. • Research Project. (Individual)(50%)Throughout the term, students will be working on developing a research proposal of their choice on some aspect of sustainable supply chain management. They will write up a research proposal that includes a defined research question, a relevant literature review as well as a proposed methodology that could be followed to implement the research. During the final exams period, students will orally present their research proposals, as well as submitting their written report. Assessment In Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use the Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
Readings for each weekly topic will be made available on Learn. These come primarily from the academic literature, with some practitioner literature included.
Departmental Academic PoliciesA summary of Departmental academic policies on course grading, special considerations, etc. is available under: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/business/departments/. The Department assumes that you have read this document. You should also read the following:• UC Business School Student Handbook on the UC Business School Students Learn page https://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=7744• General Course and Examination Regulations http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/general/general_regs_enrolment_courses.shtmlDishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.Citations and referencing
Domestic fee $1,009.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 2 people apply to enrol.
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