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Unit Name Operations and Project Management

Unit Code BSS027-2
This syllabus will include, but is not restricted to, the
following topics:

 Introduction to the Unit, review of Operation and Project

Management fundamentals
Syllabus Content 
 Supply Chain Management
Capacity Management
 E-Business and E-Commerce
 Data warehousing and data mining
 Project Management Methodologies
 Work Breakdown Structures and Activities
 Risk Management
Assessment details
Assessment 1 – CW-Port (2,400 words total)
The first assessment will require you to develop a Portfolio of work, comprising
of set Portfolio papers, reflective work and other provided material that
demonstrate understanding of operations and project management skills and
techniques and major operations management issues. Details of the Portfolio
Papers can be found on BREO.

Assessment 2 – WR-I (3,600 words)

The second assessment will be a report based on a case study. This is an
individual assignment and should be written in the style of a management
consultancy report. You will analyse a case study and give recommendations
regarding the design of business systems to facilitate project and operational
systems management. Referring to theories is important but being able to
originally and creatively address the case is equally crucial.
Slack, N., Chambers, S. & Johnston, R. (2010) Operations Management 6 ed.
London: Prentice Hall.
Maylor, H. (2010). Project Management: with MS Project 4th Ed,. London,
FT/Prentice Hall

Quality Handbook Chapter 2: UIF

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