COMM 225 - Production and Operations Management
This course is an introduction to contemporary operational issues and techniques in the manufacturing and service sectors. Among the topics covered are operations strategy, forecasting, materials' management, total quality management, time-based competition, and minimal manufacturing. Mathematical modelling in resource allocation is also introduced. Cases and computer-aided quantitative tools for decision-making are used throughout the course with an emphasis on the interactions between production/operations management and other business disciplines.
Semester:
- Fall (September 2 - December 1, 2025)
- Winter (January 12 - April 13, 2026)
Instructor:
Please refer to the Course Outline below.
Program:
Undergraduate, 3 credits
Required Course Material Fee:
$98.79 CAD
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Prerequisite
Prerequisite: COMM210 or COMM 211; One of (COMM212, ENCS282 or COMM 205); COMM215 or COMM 214. NEVER TAKEN: COMM 401
Book:
COMM225 Production and Operations Management, 3rd Custom Edition. Custom Publication by McGraw Hill.
Please note: Access to the textbook is included in your course access fee.
Registration Information:
Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes).
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COURSE OUTLINE
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