BZAN 3375 Operations Strategy and Consulting

This course examines concepts, principles, and techniques for formulating, implementing, and evaluating operations strategy. It links strategic and tactical operational decisions to creation of a competitive advantage. Topics include operations strategy content and process, service operations, capacity and facilities strategy, supply chain management, process design and technology choice, and quality and productivity improvement. Case studies are used to illustrate concepts covered in the course. In collaboration with a consulting firm, students also learn how to develop and deliver a consulting presentation. These skills are applied to a mock consulting project.

Course overview

Department
Business Analytics
School
CSOM
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

  • Accounting for Finance & Consulting: Approved concentration elective options (Current University Catalog)
  • Business Analytics: Business Analytics elective options (Class of 2027 and beyond)
  • General Management: Operations Management area (Current University Catalog; choose two areas and complete each area's criteria)
  • Operations Management: Required Operations Management courses (Classes of 2027 and 2028; concentration ends after the Class of 2028)
  • Accounting for Finance and Consulting: Electives (6 credit hours from the following list) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.25 / 5

Based on 198 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Joy Field
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.60/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Joy Field · Fulton Hall 130 W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Joy Field · Fulton Hall 150 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered