MGT 3789 - Operations Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40990,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeong Hoon Choi
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Supply Chain & Operations Management, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2011
Master of Science in Supply Chain & Operations Management, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2007
Master of Business Administration, Seoul National University, 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration, Seoul National University, 2000
Associate Professor
Email: jhchoi@ysu.edu
Office: WCBA 3378
Office Phone: (330) 941-2401
Communication Expectations:
Students are expected to communicate in a professional and respectful manner at all times. Email is the primary method of communication for this course. I typically respond to emails within 24–48 hours on weekdays. Messages sent on weekends or university holidays may receive a response on the next business day. Please include the course number and a clear subject line in all emails.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Choi

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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Heizer, Render, and Munson | 9780135350454 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Textbook chapters 1 and 11 Module 1 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Operations Management Supply Chain Management |
Student Introduction (Due: 8/30/2026) |
| 9/1 | Textbook chapters 1, 2, 5, and 11 Module 2 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Operations Strategy Design of Goods and Services |
Discussion 1 (Due: Due: Thread - 9/3/2026, Two replies – 9/6/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 1 (Due: 9/6/2026) |
| 9/8 | Textbook chapters 1, 2, 5, and 11 Module 2 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Operations Strategy Design of Goods and Services |
Discussion 2 (Due: Thread - 9/10/2026, Two replies – 9/13/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 2 (Due: 9/10/2026) |
| 9/15 | Textbook chapter 3 Module 3 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Project Management | Discussion 3 (Due: Thread - 9/17/2026, Two replies – 9/20/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 3 (Due: 9/17/2026) Assignment 1 (Due: 9/27/2026) |
| 9/22 | Textbook chapter 4 Module 4 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Forecasting | Discussion 4 (Due: Thread - 9/24/2026, Two replies – 9/27/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 4 (Due: 9/24/2026) Assignment 2 (Due: 10/4/2026) |
| 9/29 | Textbook chapter 5S Module 5 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Sustainability in the Supply Chain | Exam I (Due: 10/1/2026) |
| 10/6 | Textbook chapters 6 and 6S Module 6 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Quality Management | Discussion 5 (Due: Thread - 10/8/2026, Two replies – 10/11/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 5 (Due: 10/8/2026) Assignment 3 (Due: 10/18/2026) |
| 10/13 | Textbook chapters 7 and 7S Module 7 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Process Strategies | Discussion 6 (Due: Thread - 10/15/2026, Two replies - 10/18/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 6 (Due: 10/15/2026) |
| 10/20 | Textbook chapters 8 and 9 Module 8 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Location Strategy Layout Strategy |
Discussion 7 (Due: Thread - 10/22/2026, Two replies - 10/25/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 7 (Due: 10/22/2026) Assignment 4 (Due: 11/1/2026) |
| 10/27 | Textbook chapter 12 Module 10 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Invnetory Management | Exam II (Due: 10/27/2026) |
| 11/3 | Textbook chapters 12, 13, and 14 Module 10 and 11 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Invnetory Management Production Planning |
Discussion 8 (Due: Thread - 11/5/2026, Two replies - 11/8/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 8 (Due: 11/5/2026) Assignment 5 (Due: 11/15/2026) |
| 11/10 | Textbook chapters 13 and 14 Module 11 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Production Planning | Discussion 9 (Due: Thread - 11/12/2026, Two replies - 11/15/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 9 (Due: 11/12/2026) Assignment 6 (Due: 11/22/2026) |
| 11/17 | Textbook chapters 15 and 16 Module 12 slides and learning materials Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Short-term Scheduling Lean Production Systems |
Discussion 10 (Due: Thread - 11/19/2026, Two replies - 11/22/2026) Discussion Presentation Team 9 (Due: 11/19/2026) |
| 11/24 | Team project guidelines | Team Project Preparation | Team Project (Due: 11/30/2026) |
| 12/1 | Team project guidelines | Team Project Presentation | Team Project Presentation Teams 1 thorugh 5 (Due: 12/1/2026) Team Project Presentation Teams 6 through 10 (Due: 12/3/2026) |
| 12/8 | Exam III | Exam III (Due: 12/8/2026) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.