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  • 3.00 Credits

    (May be used to satisfy a CUSB MBA and MS foundation requirement.) An introduction to the planning, analysis and control of production systems. Topics include product and service design, manufacturing processes, design of work systems, aggregate production planning, inventory models and MRP, just-in-time systems, facility layout, scheduling, project management, quality control, and work measurement. Students acquire problem solving experience using microcomputers and commercial software.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fierce competition in today's global markets has forced business enterprises to focus on reducing costs and at the same time improving service levels by designing and managing their supply chains more effectively. This course reviews the state-of-the-art planning models and practical tools for inventory and materials management, distribution and logistics management, as well as supply chain coordination. Topics covered include managing inventories in the supply chain, the bullwhip effect, risk pooling, purchasing and outsourcing strategies, logistics networks, transportation systems, the value of information and the role of information technology in the supply chain, and distribution strategies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the students to both the managerial and technical aspects of quality improvement. The course emphasizes statistical applications to quality related topics such as process/product design, process capability, quality control, design of experiment, and inspections/sampling. Other topics of interest include: Juran quality trilogy, six-sigma project methodology, and cost of quality. The course consists of a series of lecture and problems solved in class.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Management of technology links together the engineering, science, and management disciplines to plan, develop, and implement technological capabilities to be competitive in the global arena. Students taking the course will gain an understanding of the following topics: innovation, product life cycles, product development process, concurrent engineering, management of technology strategy, selecting technical projects, management of the R&D process, initiating new ventures, international technology transfer, and the management of complex projects. Lectures, readings, and case studies focus on firms operating in an international context.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to all phases of project management from project initiation to termination. Topics covered include project selection, organization, contracts, planning and scheduling (PERT and CPM), estimating, budgeting and cost control, procurement, resource allocation, variance analysis, auditing and termination procedures. Project management software, case studies, and student team projects will be an integral part of the course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Distance MBA students only, or by permission of the Program Director Intense global competition has forced business enterprises to redesign and integrate their supply chains to effectively meet rising customer expectations at a reasonable cost. This course will start with selected introductory topics before covering state-of-the-art concepts and practical tools to effectively design and manage the supply chain. Topics covered include a strategic framework for supply chain management, supply chain design, managing inventories in the supply chain, global logistics and distribution strategies, design for logistics, global sourcing, managing supply chain risk/disruptions, and new and future trends in supply chain management. Team projects, case studies, simulation games, and consulting experiences will be utilized to demonstrate real world issues, challenges and applications.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Manufacturing organizations have increased their interest in environmental management through activities such as green purchasing, reverse logistics, product stewardship and design-for-the environment. These activities, usually involving several organizations, are often part of what is known as supply chain environment management. This course aims to gain a greater understanding of supply chain environmental management by examining: (i) the advantages and business risks of adopting and implementing environmental practices and technologies in the supply chain, (ii) the role of suppliers and customers to facilitate the adoption/ implementation of environmental practices and technologies, and (iii) the implications of such supply chain activities on an organization's operations strategy. This course consists of a mix of lectures and class discussion and relies primarily on a set of readings and a series of cases that will be analyzed in class.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the creation, design, development, implementation, diffusion and transfer of product and process innovation. The course covers the full range of activities from laying a foundation of technical knowledge in research, through the creation of new products and processes, to the integration of marketing, manufacturing and engineering, to commercialization. Topics include innovation management, managing r&d, product and process development, concurrent engineering, project selection, initiating new ventures, and technology transfer. Lectures, cases, reading, and projects focus on managing technology in companies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Project management from a decision-making perspective and how projects can be used to implement organizational strategy. The course follows the project life cycle model from project initiation to implementation to termination. Topics covered include project selection organizational strategy, planning, conflict resolution, budgeting, scheduling (PERT and CPM), resource allocation, information management, control, auditing, and termination procedures. In addition, there is a special section on information technology (IT) project management standards and techniques. Computer applications, case studies and student project teams will be an integral part of the course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the students to both the managerial and technical aspects of quality improvement techniques. The discussion of statistical topics will be tied to the Six Sigma methodology for the improvement of quality, productivity, and competitive position. A systemic and strategic approach to quality management will be provided, with emphasis on process improvement tools and methodologies. The course is designed to expose students to the integral elements of a total quality management system within both manufacturing and service organizations. Several individual and team projects involving class presentations, discussion of supplemental articles, case students and a hands-on process improvement project are utilized to demonstrate real world issues and applications. Prerequisites: SB284 or consent of the instructor.
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