Introduction to Operations Management
OIM
An introduction to operations management in manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis on learning the basic principles, using MS EXCEL, required to organize and manage service and manufacturing organizations. Topics may include improved facility layout, project management, supply-chain management, Just-in-Time systems, inventory management, scheduling, and work force management. Discussions of real world applications frequently used to demonstrate concepts.
Course Details
Summer 2026
This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $550/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/27, Withdraw: 7/6, Last day of 100% refund: 5/27, 50% refund: 7/6, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy.