Management Science (MGSC) 368

Overview

MGSC 368 is a three-credit management science course that examines the subject of production and operations management (POM) and discusses its importance to the overall strategy and competitiveness of a firm. In addition, this course focuses on specific tools used to manage and enhance a firm's operations and production, such as facility layout, product design, aggregate planning, inventory management, and forecasting.

Credits earned in MGSC 368 may be applied toward the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) diploma. For more information regarding the CORS diploma, direct e-mail to walid@athabascau.ca.

Before enrolling in MGSC 368, you should have credit in MGSC 301, MATH 215, or equivalent. You are also expected to be comfortable with basic algebra. Neither calculus nor business math is required, but background knowledge in either subject will be useful.

Outline

MGSC 368 comprises 10 lessons, as listed below:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Operations and Supply Management

Lesson 2: Product Design and Process Analysis and Selection

Lesson 3: Facility Layout

Lesson 4: Demand Management and Forecasting

Lesson 5: Aggregate Planning

Lesson 6: Inventory Systems for Independent Demand

Lesson 7: Inventory Systems for Dependent Demand: MRP

Lesson 8: Operations Scheduling

Lesson 9: Quality Management and Statistical Quality Control

Lesson 10: Project Management

Evaluation

To receive credit for MGSC 368, you must achieve a minimum grade of “D” (50 per cent) on each examination and a minimum overall grade of “D” (50 per cent) for the entire course. The following chart summarizes the evaluation activities:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Other Materials

All other materials will be available online.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the MGSC 368 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 per cent) on the examination.

Paper Exam

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form