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Module Specification EBUS504 – OPERATIONS MODELLING AND SIMULATION
Contents 1. Module Details .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2. Aims and Content .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Learning and Teaching Methods ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Assessments .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Module Outcomes (learning outcomes, skills and other attributes) ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
6. Supplementary Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1. Module Details Module Title: OPERATIONS MODELLING AND SIMULATION
Short Title: OPS MODELLING AND SIMULATION
Module Code: EBUS504
Marketing Module Synopsis: This module will give students an understanding of the role of modelling and simulation in the development and improvement of
business processes in a commercial environment. Important elements include analytical techniques of systems, statistical aspects of
modelling and system dynamics. Extensive use will be made of a variety of commercially available modelling and simulation tools
such as Witness.
Credits: 15
Level: Level 7
Delivery Location(s) Liverpool Campus
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Semester: First Semester
Academic Year: 2022-23
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
School/Institute (Level 2): Management School
Curriculum Board (level 1): ULMS PG
Module Coordinator: Xinjie (Daniel) Xing
Other staff: David Horne, Julie Reddy, Luc Bostock, Laura Brough, Leon Bedeau, Luke Dowdall, Michael McDonough, Mary Jlassi, Thomas Lloyd,
Nicola Wood,, Tolga Bektas
External Examiner(s):
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Barred Combinations: N/A
CE/CPD Provision: No
Maximum Places: N/A
Subject: 100079: Business Studies 100%
HESA Cost Centre(s): Business & management studies
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Notes:
Status: Modification
The table below is automatically completed from programme data held in Curriculum Manager; during 2019/20 it is likely to have no data or incomplete data until all
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In Programmes: Programme Validation
Status
Module Status: Programme Stage / Group /
Sub-group
Operations and Supply Chain Management Master of Science (MSc) 2022-23 Validated Optional Semester 1
Business Analytics and Big Data Master of Science (MSc) 2022-23 Validated Optional Semester 1
Project Management (MSc) 2022-23 Validated Optional Semester 1
The table below must be completed for module approval, including confirmation that there are zero costs to the student.
Student Cost(s)
Costs range:
Cost Type: Description: Value type (exact, approximate or max/min
range):
Cost (exact or approximate): Minimum Cost: Maximum Cost:
Student Cost There are no student
costs associated with
this module.
Exact 0.00
2. Aims and Content Educational Aims:
To understand a range of modelling analytical methods and their appropriate applications;
To understand the dynamic nature of systems and their behavioural characteristics;
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To understand how real system modules are developed, tested and validated;
To develop confidence in the use of commercially available simulation tools such as Excel, Witness, Matlab and Vensim.
Overview:
This module will give students an understanding of the role of modelling and simulation in the development and improvement of business processes in a commercial
environment. Important elements include analytical techniques of systems, statistical aspects of modelling and system dynamics. Extensive use will be made of a variety
of commercially available modelling and simulation tools such as Matlab and Witness.
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to modelling theory. The use of modelling to support Inventory management, the witness interface for process simulation. The use of Discrete event simulation, industry examples. Flow diagram approaches and the application in case studies from industry. Data analytics tools to support data processing, modelling and simulations, data analysis techniques. The use of System dynamic Modelling. Demonstrating the practical aspects of developing simulation models with a review of the benefits and problems encountered. Assignment Exercises.
Reading lists and resources:
Type Category Title Description
General Resource Link to Reading Lists Reading lists are maintained at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk
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3. Learning and Teaching Methods Summary of Learning and Teaching Methods:
On campus delivery with social distancing. 2 hour face-to-face synchronous lecture per week x 12 weeks 1 hour face-to-face seminar every other week x 6 weeks 1 hour face-to-face peer-to-peer learning every other week (unscheduled) x 6 weeks Self-directed learning x 114 hours
The following table must be completed for module approval, accounting for all hours associated with the credit value of the module, e.g. for 15 credits there should be
150 hours of learning and teaching activity, including independent learning.
Learning and Teaching Method: Length (Minutes): Times per Week
(if applicable):
Number of Weeks (if
applicable):
Calculated Hours (if
applicable):
Hours:
Self-Directed Learning N/A N/A N/A N/A 114
E-lecture 60 1 12 12 12
Seminar 60 1 6 6 6
E-lecture (Unscheduled) 60 1 12 12 12
Peer Learning (Unscheduled) 60 1 6 6 6
4. Assessments Assessment Strategy:
Modelling and simulation assignment, 5 weeks x 2 hours each, 100%
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Standard UoL penalty applies for late
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Summative Other N/A N/A N/A 5 weeks x
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Please see Appendix 1 for details of the outcomes tested by the above assessments.
5. Module Outcomes (learning outcomes, skills and other attributes) Ref No. Learning Outcome / Skill: Category:
LO1 Be able to design models for business process reengineering; Learning Outcomes
LO2 Be able to specify, and justify a computer simulation for business process modelling; Learning Outcomes
LO3 Be able to apply statistical and analytical techniques for business optimisation and evaluation; Learning Outcomes
S1 Adaptability. Students will develop adaptability by engaging with case studies from their lab sessions in order to understand
modelling and simulation processes and the features of different modelling tools.
Skills
S2 Problem solving skills. Students will develop problem solving skills through lab sessions and case studies as part of their assignment. Skills
S3 Commercial awareness. Students will develop knowledge of commercial contexts of technology applications. Skills
S4 Teamwork. Students will be expected to work together in groups for some lab sessions. Skills
S5 Organisational skills. Students will be expected to work together to solve some hands-on case studies jointly. Skills
S6 Communication skills. Students will develop communication skills by engaging with case studies, report writing and working in groups. Skills
S7 IT skills. IT skills will be developed during practical lab sessions. Skills
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Ref No. Learning Outcome / Skill: Category:
S8 International awareness. Students will develop international awareness through case studies of business and technologies in an
international context.
Skills
S9 Lifelong learning skills. Students will develop skills of lifelong learning through preparation for their assessments and self-directed
study of cases in preparation for class discussions.
Skills
S10 Ethical awareness. Students will develop their awareness of ethical issues through research and preparation for assessment. Skills
S11 Leadership. Leadership skills will be developed during in-lecture discussions and lab session practices. Skills
6. Supplementary Information If a risk assessment is required for this module for students under 18, please record a summary of the risks: N/A
Module Specification Appendix 1: Assessments and the Outcomes Tested
Module Title OPERATIONS MODELLING AND SIMULATION
Module Code EBUS504
In the table below, all fields should be completed for approval, except for the Weighting field for a Formative Type assessment method.
Assessment Method Type Weighting Marked out of Pass Mark Learning Outcomes / Skills Tested
Coursework Summative
100 % 100 50 LO1, LO2, LO3, S1, S11, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9
