BUS300: Operations Management

Gain a comprehensive understanding of operations management principles and practices in this 54-hour course. Explore key topics including operations strategy, product design, process selection, supply chain management, lean systems, capacity planning, facility layout, work systems design, inventory management, and quality control. Learn to apply these concepts to real-world business scenarios, enhancing your ability to optimize organizational processes and drive operational efficiency. Develop critical skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning within the context of operations management. Complete the course with a final exam to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter and earn a certificate of completion.

• Course Introduction
• Unit 1: Overview of Operations Management
• Unit 2: Operations Strategy
• Unit 3: Product Design and Process Selection
• Unit 4: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Unit 5: Just-In-Time and Lean Systems
• Unit 6: Capacity Planning and Facility Layout
• Unit 7: Work Systems Design
• Unit 8: Inventory
• Unit 9: Quality Management
• Study Guide
• Course Feedback Survey
• Certificate Final Exam
• Saylor Direct Credit