Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2İKT634Corporate Operations3+0+03619.02.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program Economics (PhD)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of operations management in firms, analyze the planning, organization, and control of production and service processes, and evaluate methods for improving operational efficiency.
Course Content The course covers introduction to operations management, process management, capacity planning, quality management, supply chain management, inventory management, production planning, technology and operations strategies, performance measurement, and productivity analysis.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. Students are expected to review relevant materials before each class.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Research Assist. M. Talha Şen
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Slack, N., & Brandon-Jones, A. (2019). Operations and Process Management. Pearson.
Heizer, J., Render, B., & Munson, C. (2020). Operations Management. Pearson.
Course Notes Regular attendance is mandatory; students are expected to complete pre-class preparation and participate in in-class activities and assigned tasks on time.

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 16 8 128
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 176

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the basic concepts and processes of operations management.
2 Plan and analyze production and service processes.
3 Evaluate supply chain and inventory management methods.
4 Apply operational efficiency and performance measurement techniques.
5 Analyze the impact of operations strategies on firm performance.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to operations management The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
2 Process design and management The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
3 Capacity planning The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
4 Demand forecasting and planning The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
5 Production systems and technology The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
6 Quality management The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
7 Inventory management The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
8 Midterm Exam
9 Supply chain management The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
10 Logistics and distribution The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
11 Production planning and scheduling The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
12 Lean production and productivity The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
13 Performance measurement The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
14 Operations strategies The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
15 Case studies and presentations The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1
All 2
C1 3
C2 2
C3 3
C4 2
C5 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant