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2016/2017  MA-MMBSO1013U  Operational Management and Information Technology

English Title
Operational Management and Information Technology

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 4.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Part Time Master
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Summer
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Master of Business Administration in Shipping and Logistics
Course coordinator
  • Bent Petersen - Department of Strategic Management and Globalization (SMG)
Main academic disciplines
  • Information technology
  • Management
Last updated on 18-08-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Identify the basic principles of operations and service management and how they can be applied to the maritime, transportation and logistics industries
  • Analyse and compare the fundamentals of different concepts
  • Identify what analytical tools are most appropriate to solve the problem under consideration
  • Identify current IT challenges of the shipping, transportation and logistics industries and analyse how IT can enable decision support, process automation, and business profitability through appropriate IT investments and focused implementation management
  • Integrate and resolve identified issues and conclude with a clear structure of understanding
Examination
Operational Management and Information Technology:
Exam ECTS 4,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 20 pages
Assignment type Project
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

This module focuses on Operations Management and IT in the maritime, transportation and logistics industries.

 

The first part of the module aims at providing participants with abilities / skills to prioritize and lead specific projects targeted at improving business processes of operations in own or any given businesses. Focus is on training of fundamental Lean-Six sigma principles, methods, tools and techniques through exercises and games. Participants are taught how to work with business process simplification, stabilizing, standardisation and maintenance with the aim of reducing waste and adding value to main stakeholders - often measurable as tangible improvements of costs, inventory, quality, delivery time and dependability of business processes within scope.

 

The second part of the module explains how IT and integrated applications (ERP) enable competitiveness through business process automation, real-time decision support and business or market intelligence. Also the role of internet in creating new business opportunities and relationships to business suppliers or clients is within scope.

 

Finally, the third part of the module introduces how Operations Management and IT can contribute to the business mission and the competitiveness of a company. Formulation and implementation of Operations and IT strategies with stretch targets but sufficient level of detail and realism to enable operational benefits and performance improvements are important issues.
Teaching methods
The module will combine lectures, discussions, group work and case presentations. Participants are requested to read the compulsory reading identified in the programme. They are also encouraged to identify a work related project to which they can apply the theory provided to them during the module. Overall the teaching format relies heavily on the integration of real issues from participants and other companies.
Student workload
Sessions 27,5 hours
Preparation and Exam 96,25 hours
Last updated on 18-08-2016