OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OPER)
OPER 3000. Topics in Operations Management. (3) Prerequisite: OPER 3100. Topics from the areas of
Operations Management. The course may be repeated for credit. (On demand)
OPER 3100. Operations Management. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1120, STAT 1220, ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON
2101, 2102; INFO 2130; junior standing. Introduction to and development of the
management functions in manufacturing and non‑manufacturing
organizations. A systems approach to the organizational environment, the basic
operating functions, the problems and decisions a manager encounters and
solution techniques and models. Computer application are included where
appropriate. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
OPER 3200.
Quantitative Analysis in Business. (3) Quantitative business research methods, information sources, and
introduction to management decision making.
Either OPER 3200 or a satisfactory performance on a proficiency
examination on its content must be fulfilled by all MBA students as part of the
preparatory component. (Cannot be taken
for credit toward any undergraduate degree within the Belk College of Business
Administration.) (Formerly MBAD 6100.)
(Fall, Spring)
OPER 3201. Advanced Operations Management. (3) Prerequisite: OPER 3100. Cases and/or management
simulations enable the student to apply the knowledge attained in Operations
Management. The student, through an application forum, should develop in
greater depth his/her understanding of the operating functions of an
organization. (Fall)
OPER 3203. Management Science. (3) Prerequisite: OPER 3100. Analytical approach to understanding
the management process and solving management problems with emphasis on
existing models and developing insights for problem development and model
building. (Spring)
OPER 3204. Management of Service Operations. (3) Prerequisites: OPER 3100. Solving problems and directing
employees in service organizations. Topics include location, design, layout,
queuing, capacity, scheduling, routing, change, management and quality control.
(Spring)
OPER 3206. Managing for Quality. (3) Prerequisites: OPER 3100. A study of management
philosophy, practices and analytical processes implemented in quality planning
and administration of products and services. Topics include corporate culture,
quality design, human factors and motivation, quality cost analyses and auditing,
service quality, quality assurance, quality circles, and conformance to design.
(Fall)
OPER 3500. Cooperative Education Experience. (O) Prerequisite: major in Management Information Systems or
Operations Management. Enrollment in this course is required for the
Department's cooperative education students during each semester they are
working in a co-op position. Course evaluation is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
OPER 3800. Directed Study. (1‑6) Prerequisites: consent of the Department and junior
standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the
work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the
student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit hours
will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the particular
project undertaken. (On demand)