Sustainable Operations Management

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMN230173
Module Leader Andrea Gyarmathy
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Management
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the strategic and tactical importance of managing sustainable operations across a range of sectoral contexts including the drivers for performance improvement on a global scale.

The module syllabus encompasses the following key areas: Operations Management, Operations Design, Planning and Control of Operations, and operating in a sustainable manner. This includes coverage of carbon literacy; exploring how organisations and individuals contribute to the carbon footprint and how can be reduced.

It covers principles, approaches, tools and frameworks for the design and planning of products, processes and services and the control of operations, to ensure best practice and high-value outcomes. The module provides insight into operational challenges in practice at functional, organisational and international levels.

On completion of the Carbon Literacy training, students will be able to apply for Carbon Literacy certification.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 22
Tutorials 0
Practicals 0
Seminars 11
Independent Learning 77
Assessment 40
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 50 3,500 word (or equivalent) portfolio