3.00 Credits
A study of theories and concepts related to the process of transforming inputs (material, time, resources) into outputs (goods, services, information). Topics include forecasting techniques, process selection, capacity planning, plant design and layout, quality control, inventory management, just-in-time operations, and queuing theory. Prerequisites: BA 321, BA/M 300 (may take BA/MA 300 simultaneously with permission of the instructor.)