Operations & Supply Chain Management

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed numerically. Prerequisites, if any, are indicated in italics above the course descriptions. These prerequisites have been established to assure an adequate and uniform background for students in advanced classes. Franklin University reserves the right to alter course offerings or course content without notice. Not all courses are offered every trimester.

OSCM 390
Operations Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course instructs students on how manufacturing and service operations contribute to organizational strategy. Concepts such as productivity, economies of scale, vertical and horizontal integration, and push vs. pull will be explained. Implications of applying "Green" policies to materials and processes will be explained.

OSCM 440
Quality Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Decision Making and Problem Solving (BSAD 320).
This course provides students with understanding and knowledge of the philosophies and methods used to improve effectiveness and efficiency of organizational processes. Quality concepts from Juran and Deming will be discussed along with more current quality concepts such as six-sigma, black-belt quality associates, and total quality management (TQM). In addition, issues applying quality concepts to global companies will be explained.

OSCM 450
Supply Chain Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Quantitative Methods and Analysis (MIS 478).
This course will expose students to topics related to design and management of supply chains, from incoming raw materials to final product delivery. Course topics will include supply chain network design, facility planning, capacity planning, globalization and outsourcing, information technology, and global issues in supply chain management.

OSCM 455
Transportation and Logistics Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Quantitative Methods and Analysis (MIS 478) and Supply Chain Management (OSCM 450).
This course explores the transportation and logistics concepts within supply chains. Topics covered will include tools and techniques used in the design and operation of transportation and logistics systems and global issues in transportation and logistics management. In addition, "Quick Response" scenarios used to handle transportation and logistics issues, in the event of natural and non-natural disasters, will be explained.

OSCM 458
Purchasing and Inventory Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Quantitative Methods and Analysis (MIS 478) and Supply Chain Management (OSCM 450).
This course will provide students with the concepts of purchasing and inventory management. Topics covered are purchasing and inventory planning processes, supplier selection, contract negotiations, "Green" policies, and procurement.

OSCM 491
Integrated Project Management (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Project Management (AMGT 490).
This course will instruct the student to manage multiple organizations and projects. Concepts on how to deal with organizational obstacles, risk, and project development will be covered.

OSCM 495
Operations and Supply Chain Management Capstone (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Major Area courses.
This course will provide the student with a cumulative experience for the Operations and
Supply Chain Management major. The student will use all the knowledge gained in the previous classes on operations management, supply chain management, quality, transportation, and purchasing in developing operational strategies for real-life applications.