Project and Operations Management - CMDA - BIR0253

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions

Other

Assessment 1: Presentation

Small group based poster. Assessment of a project element based on a theoretical perspective from an operations project

Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Individual written report of a current issues in an operations project management case study

Written assignment

The operations function is central to the effectiveness of any organisation because it is responsible for delivering the final product/service to the customer. In order to manage change in organisations students need to understand the main concepts associated with this area of management to assist them adjusting to such a role within a receiving organisation. Operations Management is a broadly based subject area.  It concerns the management of the assets, processes and resources that are used to produce goods and/or services.  Nearly every organisation therefore, requires the skills of Operations Managers in transforming its inputs, which might include materials, energy, information, patients, into outputs in the form of goods and services.
In addition to these, individuals need to have project management skills and knowledge.  Students need to be aware of relevant practical and intellectual concepts that are utilised in this area to achieve a satisfactory project outcome.  The module provides them with an opportunity to achieve this so that any receiving organisation can utilise the student within a project environment.

Huddersfield Business School

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BIR0253 - Project and Operations Management - CMDA

Project and Operations Management - CMDA

Demonstrate a critical understanding of how a project moves through planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation. 

Identify key outcomes, develop and implement plans and monitor progress, and provide reports as required. 

Proactively identify risk and create plans for their mitigation. 

Gain wide support to deliver successful outcomes. 

Produce reports that clearly present information and data, using a range of interpretation and analytical processes. 

Initiate, lead and drive change within the organisation, identifying barriers/ challenges and how to overcome them. 

Support the development of organisational strategies and plans. 

Develop and deliver operational plans; set targets and key performance indicators, manage resources, and monitor and measure outcomes to establish operational effectiveness, efficiencies and excellence. 

Plan, organise and manage resources in order to achieve organisational goals. 

Understand how to develop and implement organisational strategy and plans, including approaches to resource and supply chain management, workforce development, sustainability, taking and managing risk, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance.

Use widely recognised project management tools. 

Understand and apply risk management models and reporting, risk benefit analysis and health and safety implications. 