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MS&E 260: Introduction to Operations Management

Operations management focuses on the effective planning, scheduling, and control of manufacturing and service entities. This course introduces students to a broad range of key issues in operations management. Topics include determination of optimal facility location, production planning, optimal timing and sizing of capacity expansion, and inventory control. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, probability, and optimization.
Terms: Aut, Sum | Units: 3

MS&E 261: Inventory Control and Production Systems

Topics in the planning and control of manufacturing systems. The functions of inventory, determination of order quantities and safety stocks, alternative inventory replenishment systems, item forecasting, production-inventory systems, materials requirements planning (MRP), just-in-time systems, master and operations scheduling, supply chain management, and service operations. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: 120, or STATS 116, or equivalent.
Terms: Win | Units: 3

MS&E 262: Supply Chain Management

Definition of a supply chain; coordination difficulties; pitfalls and opportunities in supply chain management; inventory/service tradeoffs; performance measurement and incentives. Global supply chain management; mass customization; supplier management. Design and redesign of products and processes for supply chain management; tools for analysis; industrial applications; current industry initiatives. Enrollment limited to 50. Admission determined in the first class meeting. Recommended: 260 or 261.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

MS&E 263: Healthcare Operations Management

With healthcare spending in the US exceeding 17% of GDP and growing, improvements in the quality and efficiency of healthcare services are urgently needed. This class focuses on the use of analytical tools to support efficient and effective delivery of health care. Topics include quality control and management, capacity planning, resource allocation, management of patient flows, and scheduling. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, probability, and optimization.
Terms: Win | Units: 3

MS&E 264: Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

For SCPD students only in 2014; not offered on-campus. Strategies and techniques for development of sustainable products and manufacturing processes. Topics: strategic decisions in new product development when environmental and resource externalities are accounted for; effect of regulatory requirements on ability of a firm to achieve its business objectives; contributions of sustainable products/processes to the firm's competitive advantage and operational efficiency and to enabling entrepreneurial opportunities; industrial ecology and life cycle analysis techniques in integrating traditional product development requirements with those of the environment and society. May be repeatable for credit once.
Last offered: Autumn 2014 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 8 units total)

MS&E 265: Product Management Fundamentals

Introduction to Product Management (PM). PM's define a product's functional requirements and lead cross functional teams responsible for development, launch, and ongoing improvement. The course uses a learning-by-doing approach covering the following topics: changing role of a PM at different stages of the product life cycle; techniques to understand customer needs and validate demand; user experience design and testing; role of detailed product specifications; waterfall and agile methods of software development. Group projects involve the specification of a software technology product though the skills taught are useful for a variety of product roles. No prior knowledge of design, engineering, or computer science required.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

MS&E 268: Operations Strategy

The development and implementation of the operations functional strategy. The integration of operations strategy with business and corporate strategies of a manufacturing-based firm. Topics: types and characteristics of manufacturing technologies, quality management, capacity planning and facilities choice, organization and control of operations, and operations' role in corporate strategy. Prerequisites: 260 or 261, or equivalent experience.
Last offered: Spring 2015

MS&E 270: Strategy in Technology-Based Companies

For graduate students only. Introduction to the basic concepts of strategy, with emphasis on high technology firms. Topics: competitive positioning, resource-based perspectives, co-opetition and standards setting, and complexity/evolutionary perspectives. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-4

MS&E 271: Global Entrepreneurial Marketing

Skills needed to market new technology-based products to customers around the world. Case method discussions. Cases include startups and global high tech firms. Course themes: marketing toolkit, targeting markets and customers, product marketing and management, partners and distribution, sales and negotiation, and outbound marketing. Team-based take-home final exam. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3-4

MS&E 272: Startup Boards

Accelerate your startup through hands-on guidance from your own "board of directors" comprised of venture capitalists and experienced entrepreneurs. Like real startup boards, your board will help your team identify critical milestones, assist in achieving them, and hold your team accountable through regular board meetings. Learn how to avoid common mistakes that lead to ineffective board meetings, fired CEOs, and startup failures. Experience the other side of the table as a board member for another startup and learn the principles of effective board services. Topics include building boards, managing board meetings, making strategic decisions, executing board responsibilities, and replacing CEOs. Limited enrollment. Admission by application. Preference given to teams with demonstrated commitment to a viable startup business.
Last offered: Spring 2013
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