Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The University of Barcelona offers a comprehensive program in International Operations Management, designed to equip students with a solid understanding of key concepts and effective methods used in this field. This program is applicable to both industrial and service industries, enabling students to identify and solve problems related to production management and make informed decisions about managing a company's production system.

Course Details

• Course Title: International Operations Management
• Duration: 45 hours
• ECTS Credits: 6
• Language: English
• Format: Face-to-face
• Location: BCN - City Center

Methodology

The lectures will include discussions with students about supplementary material that will be uploaded on the course website at least one day before the class.

Assessment

• Exam: 40%
• Essay: 40%
• Attendance and Class Participation: 20%

Syllabus

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Tactical decisions in Operations Management
• Strategic decisions in Operations Management

Bibliography

• Leseure, Michel. Key Concepts in Operations Management. Los Angeles: SAGE, 2010
• Slack, Nigel; Brandon-Jones, Alistair; Johnston, Robert. Operations Management. 7th ed. Harlow; England; Pearson, 2013
• Waller, Derek L. Operations Management: A Supply Chain Approach. 2nd ed. London: Thomson, 2003
• Castán Farrero, José Mª., Guitart Tarrés, Laura. Dirección de Operaciones: Manual de Ejercicios. Barcelona: Publicacions i Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona, 2012

Technical Specifications

• Course Price (General): 546,00€
• Course Price (Reduced): 491,40€
• Groups:
  • BCN - City Center, Tue, Thurs | 12:30-14:00 | 15/09//12/2025, Group: 10, Teacher: Batlló Ferrer, Juan (Sold out)
  • BCN - City Center, Tue, Thurs | 12:30-14:00 | 19/01//04/2026, Group: 10

Information of Interest

• Business courses
• Cancellation and course changes
• Cancellation of enrolment

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