INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Raymond S. Kulzick
St. Thomas University
Department of Management - OMH
Phone: (W) 628-6624 - (VM) 659-9354
E-Mail:
rkulzick@stu.edu
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This is a core course in the M.B.A. and Master of Accounting programs and is an elective in the M.S.M. program. It is both a content and process course. Since process is a significant component of the course, participative and group-intensive instructional approaches are utilized as time permits.
The major course objectives are:
- Know the content as specified in the competencies.
- Be aware of significant current trends in operations management.
- Be able to apply theory to written, oral and video case studies.
- Understand and appreciate the role that operations plays in any
organization.
TEXTS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:
American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Russell, Roberta S. & Taylor, Bernard W. (2002). Operations Management (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-034834-1.
Handouts and supplementary materials.
RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITES:
Statistics – BUS 500, BUS 532, or undergraduate equivalent
Quantitative Methods – BUS 533 or undergraduate equivalent
WEB SITE:
Internet access is required. This is most convenient if from your home, however, the University does provide such access to students from the computer lab located on the second floor of the library. You are required to check my web site: DoctorKulzick.com at least weekly for updates and further information regarding the course.
LIBRARY/INFORMATION LITERACY:
The course includes a number of case studies that require the student to access primary sources. More information is provided during the course.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
General. Students are expected to come to each class with all assignments completed prior to the class beginning. Written assignments are to be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of the class or by other deadlines as instructed. No assignment may be submitted after the class session for which it was assigned. You must complete the specific questions assigned to you on those cases where different questions are assigned to different students. It is your responsibility to be sure you know what questions you are to answer. Additional instructions for cases are given in class. All answers on cases must be fully supported and clearly referenced.
If you want your exams or other papers back after the end of the semester, you must pick them up within 2 weeks after classes begin for the following semester, or provide a STAMPED self-addressed envelope.
YOU are responsible for monitoring your progress and dropping in a timely manner if appropriate. DROP DEADLINES ARE ENFORCED BY THE UNIVERSITY.
All papers are to be typed, double-spaced, and in the A.P.A. style. They must exactly follow the prescribed format. It is recommended that students utilize a word processor and spelling checker. Poorly written papers and those with misspellings are not acceptable at the graduate level. Please do not use covers or binders; staple in the upper-left corner. Points will be deducted for improper style, grammar, references, or spelling.
Integrity. No professional can maintain credibility using another's work, whether that person is a fellow student or a published writer. All work is to be SOLELY and COMPLETELY done by the individual student. READ THE ATTACHED STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM. Copying (including rephrasing) even one sentence without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. A student whose paper is copied is equally at fault as those who do the copying. Keep your work confidential and to yourself! Not everyone is as honest as you are. Students should carefully read, understand and abide by the attached statement on plagiarism and the Graduate School Policy on Academic Conduct in the current catalog and student handbook.
Projects. The student is required to submit projects as assigned. If you miss class, be sure you get the project information. These will be both in class and by e-mail. Although projects will be graded on the basis of content rather than length, full and complete answers to all questions are expected. For submission instructions, see Written Quizzes.
Class Attendance & Participation. Attendance is required. Every student is expected to participate and contribute to the group's learning experience in a consistent, accurate, and constructive manner. The quality demonstrated by the student in preparation of projects, reading assignments and exercises for discussion will be a significant factor in the participation grade. Attendance for all quizzes and examinations is also required.
Quizzes. There will be at least one quiz every week. These will be short, specific, and timed. They will be drawn from all cases, theories, lecture, readings, and competencies. There are no makeups; if you miss one, it is a zero. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped in computing your final grade.
Tests. Tests are drawn from the texts, cases, lectures and any assigned supplementary materials. Although tests are not limited to the course competencies, students will find these a useful guide for studying. You will be held accountable for all assigned material, whether or not it is discussed in class.
GRADING:
35% Projects
15% Class participation
25% Quizzes
25% Final exam
A = 93.0 - 100
A- = 90.0 - 92.9
B+ = 87.0 - 89.9
B = 83.0 - 86.9
B- = 80.0 - 82.9
C+ = 77.0 - 79.9
C = 73.0 - 76.9
C- = 70.0 - 72.9
D+ = 67.0 - 69.9
D = 60.0 - 66.9
F = 0 - 59.9
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