COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MS 411 Developing Adaptive Leaders (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course develops student proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Students assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC students. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare students to make the transition to Army officers. MSL IV students analyze, evaluate, and instruct students at lower levels. Both their classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare students in this course for their first unit of assignment. They identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates.
MS 412 Leadership in a Complex World (3 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): None.
This course explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Students examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. This course places significant emphasis on preparing students for their first unit of assignment. It uses case studies, scenarios, and “What Now, Lieutenant?” exercises to prepare students to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
OSCM 378 Foundations of Quantitative Analysis (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Finite Mathematics (MATH 210) and Statistical Concepts (MATH 215).
This course provides the foundations of quantitative analysis methods used in business and operations management problems. Students will be able to develop analytical skills in modeling and analysis of problems faced by business and operations managers. Some of the topics covered are: linear programming, network and transportation analysis, queuing models and simulation.
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) or Foundations of Quantitative Analysis (OSCM 378).
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) or Foundations of Quantitative Analysis (OSCM 378) 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) or Foundations of Quantitative Analysis (OSCM 378) 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 390).
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.
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