Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objective On completion of this subject students should be familiar with the role of information technology in enhancing an organisation's business strategy and competitive advantage nationally and internationally; familiar with how information technology affects an organisation's clients, customers, suppliers and the community; able to direct and cooperate with information systems professionals in identifying, selecting and managing a manufacturing information system; familiar with the quantitative methods which may have an application in a manufacturing/operations environment; familiar with computer software packages which can be used in the manufacturing/operations environment.
Synopsis Information technology and management issues, developments in computer hardware and software, data communications, hardware and software selection and implementation, application of business process re-engineering, project management techniques, linear programming, inventory control models, line balancing, techniques, simulation, quality control techniques.
Assessment Assignment: (5000 words): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 60%