POM 212 - Business Statistics
3 credits
Prerequisites: MTH 107; sophomore standing.
Examines descriptive and inferential statistics with applications applied to business. Topics include graphical and tabular methods of data presentation, probability theory and distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on concepts, applications, and the proper use of statistics to collect, analyze and interpret data. Throughout this course students will use computer software to perform statistical analyses. Students will learn how to make decisions using facts and the techniques of data analysis. Students will also use the internet to supplement classroom learning.
POM 333 - Quantitative Business Analysis
3 credits
Prerequisites: POM 212; sophomore standing.
Provides the student with an appreciation of the power and limitations of common managerial techniques used in the analysis of business problems requiring a quantitative decision-making approach. The emphasis is on a careful presentation of problem formulation, mathematical analysis, and solution procedures using examples involving business situations. Computer use is emphasized.
POM 345 - Operations Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: POM 212 sophomore standing.
The planning, coordination, and execution of activities in transformation processes in manufacturing and service organizations where the inputs to the process may be the customers themselves. The role of the operations manager is explored, and attention is given to analytical methods that improve production processes and enhance competitiveness.
POM 399 - Internship in Operations Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: At least junior standing; for business majors only, permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean; approved contract filed by end of the add/drop period of the semester.
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student’s major field. Terms and hours to be arranged. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. Deadline for registration and approval for internship contracts is the end of the add/drop period; no late contracts or registrations will be accepted. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on "Other Learning Experiences".
POM 415 - Applied Decision Models
3 credits
Prerequisite: POM 333; and at least junior standing; for business majors only.
Manufacturing and service applications of selected analytical decision-making tools and techniques. The course illustrates, by example, how manufacturing and service operations can apply quantitative tools to decisions using queuing theory; staffing, scheduling or product mix planning using linear programming; and using simulation in inventory control.
POM 425 - Materials Management
3 credits
Prerequisite: POM 345 and senior standing; for business majors only.
Focuses on the management of Materials flow within and outside the organization. The course describes strategies, methods and technologies of an efficient materials management system along the supply chain. Topics covered include capacity planning and control, inventory models, materials requirements planning (MRPII), distribution requirements planning (DRP), and Just-In-Time (JIT). The learning process includes case studies, industrial projects, group presentations, participation in professional meetings, and training on an MRP system.
POM 445 - Total Quality Management
3 credits
Prerequisite: POM 345 and senior standing; for business majors only.
Principles and practices underlying the continuous improvement of quality in the business and non-business enterprise. Particular attention is given to philosophies and methods of managing for quality, and to tools for quality improvement. The instructional approach is highly experiential and interactive, and features contact with quality systems professionals.
POM 446 - Process Design and Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: POM 345 and senior standing; for business majors only.
Methodologies for the design and Management of processes used for delivering and maintaining products and services to customers. This course examines customer requirements for products and services and the contexts in which this information will be used by looking at a total design methodology that integrates customer focused, technology-independent methods with traditional engineering design processes. A systems approach is employed that recognizes the impact on the design process of technology, the competitor, the customer, costs of production, and quality, innovation, and delivery.
POM 465 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3 credits
Prerequisite: POM 345, Senior standing; for business majors only.
Skills, issues, and operating procedures in the integrated supply chain process. Attention is given to skills building in negotiation, price/cost analysis, and coverage of logistical resources, organization, and contemporary issues such as E-commerce. The instructional approach is highly participative with in-class simulations, case discussions, and contact with industry professionals.
