OPT395 - Operations Management II
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Subject Title
Operations Management II
Subject Description
This course covers Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards in areas including: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement management. Project Management ensures the success of key deliverables including new products and services along with accompanying infrastructure. Students learn to manage the development and implementation of a project and the required skill set to successfully meet these responsibilities. Theory is supported by hands-on practice with the project management software, tools and techniques involved in operations management.
Credit Status
One credit course towards the Honours Bachelor of Commerce-Marketing (BMRK)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Describe the significance of project alignment with organizational strategic plans.
2. Define measurable project goals.
3. Identify the processes and activities required to manage projects, project teams and stakeholders.
4. Dissect the various components of a project scope to meet project deliverables.
5. Design control and monitoring plans for resource management, change management, issue management and risk management.
6. Adhere to PMBOK standards to manage key project areas including cost, schedule, human resources, communication and procurement.
7. Examine best practices that support large-scale, multi-national or virtual team projects.
Essential Employability Skills
• Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
• Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
• Execute mathematical operations accurately.
• Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
• Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
• Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
• Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
• Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).
Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.
Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.
Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.
By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.
Prerequisite(s)
HST400 - Operations Management I
Topic Outline
- Definition of a project
- Introduction to types of projects
- Project Management Life Cycle: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Control, Close
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The following topics will be covered for both traditional and agile methodologies:
- Roles and responsibilities of project participants;
- Project communication;
- Project definition, initialization and planning;
- Project management software; and traditional project scheduling.
Mode of Instruction
A variety of instructional modes may be used including, but not limited to: lectures, independent study, case analysis, class discussion, team and/or independent assignment projects.
Prescribed Texts
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). 6th edition. ISBN-13: 9781935589679
Reference Material
N/A
Required Supplies
N/A
Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:
- Average of 50% or better for the two tests.
- 50% or better on the overall course.
http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html
Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html
| A+ | 90% to 100% |
| A | 80% to 89% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% |
| B | 70% to 74% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% |
| C | 60% to 64% |
| D+ | 55% to 59% |
| D | 50% to 54% |
| F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
| OR | |
| EXC | Excellent |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html)
Modes of Evaluation
The final grade for this course is composed of the following components:
| Acitivity | Grade Value |
| Assignments (Journal, Group Project and Group presentation) | 45% |
| Term Tests | 30% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Class activities | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
All due dates will be provided by your professor.
As a business student you are expected to behave in a professional and business-like manner. This includes coming to class on time and demonstrating professional courtesy. Evaluation methods and standards have been designed with this in mind to create an atmosphere similar to the 'real world.'
Tests and Exams; Assignments; Reports; Projects, and other Term Work
All assignments and written reports must be posted or submitted by the BEGINNING of the class in which they are due (or at the precise time noted by your professor, where otherwise specified). Any assignment or report that is submitted late will be given a grade of zero (0%). Missed Presentations will result in a grade of zero (0%).
All students are reminded of their responsibilities as outlined in Seneca’s Academic Policy, including the requirement that all material from external sources must be properly cited using the MLA method. Plagiarism (the use of the work of others, without appropriate citation) and other forms of cheating will be treated as academic dishonesty; penalties may include a mark of zero, a notation on the student’s transcript, and suspension from the college.
Lateness due to illness or family death is acceptable with submission of the proper documentation. Other extenuating circumstances may be considered by the professor – it is your responsibility to contact your instructor prior to the assignment due date so an appropriate course of action can be agreed upon.
All work will be evaluated for clarity in communication and professionalism. Spelling and grammar errors weaken written work – even ON_LECTURE; all contribute to a lower grade.
All assignments must follow the prescribed format provided by your professor.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Honesty Policy will be strictly enforced.
To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third-party services. Please visit the Academic Integrity & Plagiarism site for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.
Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs
Classroom Behaviour and Attendance
Each student is responsible for classroom behavior that is conducive to the teaching and learning process. The willingness of subject participants to share relevant experience during scheduled class sessions and labs will enrich the learning process. Class participation is encouraged and expected.
Attendance is an important component to successful completion of this subject. It is not realistic to expect that you will be able to successfully complete this subject with less than 90% attendance.
Academic Consideration
• Students must submit assignments on time. Failure to do so will result in a penalty of Zero based on Seneca academic rule.
• Students need to inform the instructor of any situation that arises during the semester that may have an adverse effect on their academic performance and request any necessary considerations according to the policies and well in advance. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals.
-Medical certificates –If a student is going to miss a deadline for an assignment, a test or an examination because of illness, he/she must submit a medical to the instructor within 3 working days of the missed assignment deadline, test or examination.
-Religious, Aboriginal and Spiritual Observance – Requests for accommodation of specific religious or spiritual observance must be presented to the instructor no later than two weeks prior to the conflict in question (in the case of final examinations within two weeks of the release of the examination schedule). In extenuating circumstances this deadline may be extended. If the dates are not known well in advance because they are linked to other conditions, requests should be submitted as soon as possible in advance of the required observance.
- Students with disabilities - In order to facilitate the academic success and access of students with disabilities, these students should register to obtain accommodation.