Overseas study tour I
Mr Stuart Orr
6 points
* Prerequisite: 70% course complete
* Students will be
required to attend methodology and background classes of three hours duration
on three separate days prior to the overseas tour, together with time allocated
to discussion and review with the subject leader during the overseas study
tour, giving a total of 39 formal hours
* Corequisite: MGM3870
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Students must be able to organise the time required to make this overseas tour
during the summer semester, for a minimum of three weeks
Objectives On completion of this subject students should have an understanding of `world best practice', for a range of operations management practices and technologies; be able to guide those operations of their employer companies which are most needed to be improved/changed in order to compete internationally.
Synopsis Builds on theoretical skills through observing at first hand the `world best practice', technologies and operation practices implemented by leading manufacturing and service companies internationally. The experiential learning gained will be of particular benefit to the student about to enter the workforce or those seeking to contribute to the effective practices of their employer.
Assessment Study tour report (minimum 10,000 words): 75%
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Presentation: 25%
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