This course provides students with in-depth analysis of some of the theory and methods of Operations Management and form the primary "foundation" courses for PhD studies. The topics covered vary from year to year. They are typically drawn from the following list: Theory of Production Planning and Control, Inventory Theory, Logistics, Modelling Service Operations, and Facility Location. Students who have already taken RMS3045H for credit, but wish to study the special topic offered in a particular year are encouraged to take the course again (using the RMS3090H course number for the second registration).