University of St. Thomas
(612) 962-5000
Marketing Department (MKTG)
201 MCN # 6007
2115 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: (651) 962-5075
Fax: (651) 962-5093
www.stthomas.edu/marketing
Courses:
Advanced Operations Management
This course focuses on the current issues that are salient to
the operations function. It examines current views as to the analysis
and synthesis of complete operations systems. It includes recent
theories and experiments aimed at improving long/short run productivity
and competitiveness. It serves as an integrator for the courses
that have preceded it by giving the students the opportunity to
integrate and refine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes obtained
from their previous courses. It stresses the practical application
of operations management concepts and theories. Offered in spring
semester.
Marketing Channels and Distribution Systems
This course is designed to provide relevant theories, concepts,
and practices related to the flow of goods and services in and
between organizations. Relevant material will be presented about
the total distribution system, that is, information about the
marketing and the logistics channels. The purpose is to provide
an atmosphere where business students can think about and learn
to create and integrate marketing and logistics strategy.
Materials Management
This course provides the conceptual and analytic framework for
the materials management function of businesses. It focuses on
the development and the implementation of the materials portion
of the operations system. Many of the topics will require the
use of computers and the use of operations management software.
Offered in fall semester.
Systems and Theories in Operations Management
This course emphasizes operations systems and theories found in
today's businesses. It provides both the conceptual frameworks
for these systems and theories, and requires the students to experience
real work examples via plant tours and on-site visits. Topics
may include theory of constraints, supply chair management, value
chain management, distribution and logistics, lean/agile/flexible
operations systems, philosophy and techniques of JIT and other
current inventory management techniques. Offered in spring semester.
Operations Management
An examination of the concepts and techniques utilized in the
management of manufacturing and service operations. The focus
is on the tactical tools of operations management systems. Topics
covered include the management of process, technology, production,
quality, inventory, workforce and facilities in operating systems.
Offered in fall semester.
Advanced Operations Management
This course focuses on the current issues that are salient to
the operations function. It examines current views as to the analysis
and synthesis of complete operations systems. It includes recent
theories and experiments aimed at improving long/short run productivity
and competitiveness. It serves as an integrator for the courses
that have preceded it by giving the students the opportunity to
integrate and refine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes obtained
from their previous courses. It stresses the practical application
of operations management concepts and theories. Offered in spring
semester.