- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Educates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general management. Students uncomfortable with basic algebra applications are encouraged to take OPMT 0199 prior to the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$533.94 - $574.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are 10 offerings of OPMT 1198 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 20482
Duration
Tue Apr 02 - Tue Jun 18 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 20482
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - Jun 18 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 309 |
Instructor
Michael Lachocki
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69433
Duration
Sat Apr 06 - Sat Jun 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69433
- Domestic fees $561.05International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
Instructor
Amanda Dumont
Course outline
Domestic fees
$561.05
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69466
Duration
Sat Apr 06 - Sat Jun 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69466
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 406 |
Instructor
Mario Porras
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66065
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66065
- Domestic fees $533.94International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Domestic fees
$533.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66650
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jul 08 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66650
- Domestic fees $533.94International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 08 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Remi Trepanier
Course outline
Domestic fees
$533.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. No class on Monday May 20th and Monday July 1st.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65952
Duration
Wed Apr 10 - Wed Jun 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65952
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
Instructor
Stuart East
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68947
Duration
Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68947
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Instructor
Stuart East
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69541
Duration
Wed May 01 - Wed Jul 17 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69541
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01 - Jul 17 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313 |
Instructor
Cory Thickett
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68148
Duration
Tue Jun 04 - Thu Jul 11 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 68148
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04 - Jul 11 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2765 |
Instructor
Quang Tran
Course outline
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69549
Duration
Wed Jun 05 - Wed Aug 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69549
- Domestic fees $574.80International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Aug 21 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
Mark Robinson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$574.80
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the operations function and the nature of the operations manager’s job.
- Describe the primary ways business organizations compete.
- Define the term productivity and explain its importance to organizations.
- Explain key issues in product and service design.
- Explain the importance of capacity planning.
- Describe basic processing operations.
- Describe basic layout types.
- Explain the importance of work design and methods analysis.
- Describe some of the major factors that affect location decisions.
- Explain why product / service quality is important.
- Describe TQM.
- Demonstrate the problem solving process and the use of the seven quality tools.
- Explain the need to manage the supply chain.
- Discuss the objectives of inventory management.
- Articulate the requirements for effective inventory management.
- Describe MRP/ERP/JIT and their application.
Effective as of Winter 2017
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