Masters Degrees (Operations)

Our Operations Management Dual Award engages you with the study of operations management. You will explore different business environments and cultural contexts.

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded:
-Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc from Newcastle University
-Technology Operations Management MSc from the University of Groningen

The course will suit those looking to develop the necessary specialist knowledge and skills to pursue careers in:
-Operations management
-Technology management
-Supply chain management
-General management
-Consulting

What you'll learn

You will learn how to:
-Analyse operations functions in different countries
-Understand various institutional environments
-Develop a sharp eye for operations management within multinational enterprises

You will apply the knowledge and understanding that you develop to:
-Improve business performance
-Develop operations strategies
-Organise competitive advantages in technology-intensive industries

This will enhance your employability for operations management roles within international, multinational or transnational companies.

Your development

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
-Conceptualise real world problems using analytical frameworks drawn from operations theory
-Identify key factors and theories, critically analyse and evaluate the concepts and practices of operations strategy in different contexts
-Solve operations problems within different business environments, with particular emphasis on operations strategy
-Integrate evidence from a variety of sources to effect improvement in the operations performance
-Advise within the workplace on operation functions and strategy in both national and international contexts

Career focus

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:
-Business Analyst
-Offshore Bid Manager
-Senior Consultant
-Management Trainee Supply Chain

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In today's globalised marketplace it's more important than ever that managers have the knowledge and expertise to manage the production and delivery of products and services.

Our MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides advanced knowledge and skills to give you the confidence to embark on a career in this exciting field.

The Bath MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an intensive 12-month programme designed for those with little or no management education or experience, but with a keen desire to work in the managerial or consulting areas of operations, logistics or supply chain.

We believe in creating opportunities for students to put theory into practice. You will receive engaging research-led teaching alongside numerous engagements with industry. A unique aspect of the programme is our two semester practicum. The practicum is a live consulting project that places you in the position of a consultant working with a client to solve a live management challenge.

See the website http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/msc-operations-logistics-supply-chain/

Why the MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

The Bath MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers a number of unique features and key benefits:
- World-class faculty. You will study with leading faculty across all elements of the degree.

- Combining theory and practice. Our degree is designed to provide you with cutting edge theory and numerous opportunities for practical application.

- Two-semester practicum. A defining feature of the degree is that you will be immersed in a two-semester applied consulting project; you will work with a client to solve a real business challenge.

- Global context and experience. You are offered the opportunity to work on projects and case studies with multinational organisations. We also offer you the opportunity to take part in global residencies in the USA, China, Russia and France.

- Develop a broad base of business skills. Our degree offers extensive opportunities to learn and practice skills including project management, negotiation, team work and cross cultural awareness.

- Small class size. We are deliberately selective and keep our core class sizes small.

Structure and Content

Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for careers in operations, logistics, supply chain and consulting. The MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an intensive full-time programme lasting 12 months. It is divided into two semesters and the summer period.

During semester 1, all students study the same five core courses. Semester 2 is made up of 3 further core courses and then you may choose 2 further options.

Semester 1 core modules:
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Logistics Management
- Fundamentals of Accounting and Financial Management
- Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Practicum (ongoing in semester 2)

Semester 2 core modules:
- Operations Strategy
- Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Practicum (ongoing from semester 1)

Semester 2 options:
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
- Managing Strategic Partnerships
- Sustainable Operations Management

- Dissertation
During the final three months of the degree you will produce a dissertation. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to do a piece of substantial work on your own, demonstrating originality, innovation, drive, and determination. The dissertation also enables you to plan and execute your own project, giving you complete choice and flexibility.

- Teaching & Learning Methods
You will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning methods that could include: interactive lectures, case studies, seminar presentations and group project work.

- Assessment
A variety of individual and group assessment methods are used throughout the degree including assignments, exams, presentations, reports and exercises.

Career Development and Support

We recognise that enhancing your employability is a primary goal for undertaking a Master's degree at Bath. We have a successful track record and extensive experience of working with a wide range of global organisations to develop the right skills and competencies that our students will need to achieve their career goals.

Destinations of our MSc in Management graduates (2014):

99% of our MSc in Management graduates from 2014 were employed within 6 months of graduation. Our outstanding record for employability is reflected in the companies and organisations where these graduates now work:

Recruiters include:

BAE Systems
Barclays Bank
BT
Credit Agricole
Deloitte
Goldman Sachs
HSBC China
Huawei
Kantar Worldpanel
KPMG
Mazars
PwC
Tesco
United Biscuits

Career Development Programme

Our expert careers team is dedicated to providing first class careers support exclusively for School of Management MSc students.
We offer a Comprehensive Career Development Programme and provide an individual service by working with you on a one-to-one basis to identify your career goals and help you to plan your job search.

Our Career Development programme is integrated into your MSc timetable and includes;

- An overview of career opportunities in different sectors
- Workshops on the recruitment process including: CVs, cover letters, application forms and interview advice
- Mock interviews and assessment centres
- Opportunities to network with graduate recruiters, sector specialists and alumni
- Guest speakers, company visits and presentations, employer-led skills sessions
- Development of employability skills by participating in company sponsored community projects
- Week-long business immersion week - The Future Business Challenge
- Additional support for international students and those seeking global job opportunities

A highly ranked business school

We have established ourselves as one of Europe’s leading business schools and 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the University of Bath, celebrating our past achievements and looking forward.

The School of Management is one of the UK's leading business schools. Currently ranked 1st for Student Experience (Times Higher Education 2015) (http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/about/rankings.html#NSS) and 1st for Business & Management (The Complete University Guide 2016) (http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Business+%26+Management+Studies), we are a leading centre for management research - placed 8th in the UK in the latest REF2014 (http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/about/rankings.html#ref) for business and management studies, confirming the world-class standing of our faculty.

Find out about the department here - http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/faculty/

Find out how to apply here - http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/msc-operations-logistics-supply-chain/how-to-apply

Government Loans

A new system of postgraduate loans for Masters courses is being developed for students at English universities. There will be loans of up to £10,000 available for Masters students starting a course in 2016/17. More information is available on the study site (http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/funding/taught/government-loans/index.html) and the government website external website.

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Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study Management (Operations and Supply Management) at Swansea University - 'Welsh University of the Year 2017' (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017).

We offer a Master's in Management (Operations and Supply Management) for students from any background who would like to work in business or management. The Management (Operations and Supply Management) programme has been specifically designed with a clear focus on management in an interconnected global community. This programme in Management (Operations and Supply Management) covers core management concepts such as international marketing, operations management, global strategy, finance and international human resource management. To help you get the best from your studies, the programme also includes an academic skills module that covers issues such as research methods, presentation skills, group dynamics and employability support.

MSc Management Pathways

- Generalist MSc Management - for you to create your own mix of specialist modules

- Marketing - focused on the challenges of global marketing activities

- Finance – for students interested in financial aspects of management

- Human Resource Management – focused on the challenges of leadership and managing a global work force

- Entrepreneurship – for students interested in the dynamics of starting their own business

- Operations and Supply Management – focused on the management of global operations and supply networks

- International Management – considers contemporary management practice in a global setting

- International Standards – focused on the role of internationals standards (such as ISO) in quality improvement

- Business Analytics – to equip students to work in the era of ‘big data’

- E-Business - investigates the challenges and opportunities of global information systems networks and e-commerce

Key Features of the Management (Operations and Supply Management) Programme

- All modules on the Management (Operations and Supply Management) programme are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge

- Swansea is joint 1st in Wales for international ranked research (REF 2014)

- 93% of Swansea students in employment six months after graduating

- High contact time – our modules come with a lecture (in class sizes capped at approximately 150 students) and seminar/tutorial (in class sizes capped at 30) every single week

- Fully refurbished facilities – we have invested half a million pounds in a recent refurbishment to our student facilities

- Scholarships available for outstanding students

- Swansea is 1st in Wales for world-leading impact - 60% at 4-star level (REF 2014)

The MSc Management (Operations and Supply Management) is for students with a clear interest in understanding how things (be it products or services) are made and in improving this transformation process. The pathway offers students the opportunity to focus on modules relating to operations management, supply chain management and project management.

Modules

Modules on the Management (Operations and Supply Management) programme may include:

Managing Financial Resources

Human Resource Management

Marketing Management

Operations Management

Strategy

Project Management

Global Supply Chain Management

Research Methods

Careers and Employability

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates including those from the Management programme with major multinational companies and our graduate employment rate is 92%.

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management as a student on the Management programme we will work with you to help you build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. During your time with us you’ll have the chance to:

- Undertake a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or ‘Week of Work’ initiative

- Work and network with employers from a range of national and multi-national companies through our visiting speaker programme

- In conjunction with the International Development Office, undertake an Internship in India, with a company such as GE, Thomson Reuters, 3M, Private Equity or Kanvic Consulting

- Boost your skills and meet employers during our biannual Employability Week

- Complete the Swansea Employability Award

- Participate in one of our student challenges and competitions, such as the Branding Challenge, and CIM student competition ‘The Pitch’

School of Management

The School of Management's vision is to make a difference to society and the economy locally and globally through excellence in research-led teaching that has resulted in the School being ranked 17th in the UK for research impact* and 26th in the UK for research excellence, all working towards continuing our trend of becoming one of the top business schools in Wales and the UK.

Environment:

The School of Management comprises over 150 staff and more than 2000 students studying at the new £450million Bay Campus, with the School of Management building itself providing truly world-class facilities with an impressive communal Atrium, new teaching rooms, meeting room and IT equipment.

School of Management, alongside the Great Hall, also proudly offers high quality conferencing and event capacity all within half a mile of the M4 corridor, that has already attracted several high profile and key events during the short time that the Bay Campus has been open.

Ambition:

Through its enterprise and innovation activities of business engagement the School plans to focus on three global challenges: Health & Wellbeing, Digital Society and Sustainable Economies. The School of Management's aim is to deliver world-class education through collaboration, innovation and fresh thinking, and we pride ourselves on the outstanding student experience on offer here at the School of Management ensuring a rich learning environment, while also developing our staff in line with Swansea University's wider ambition to anchor and underpin everything we do with a core set of values.

Opportunity:

School of Management aspires to be known globally as a centre for educational excellence, working in partnership with other Swansea University departments and organisations to create joint programmes that reflect the skillsets required by an evolving workplace.

*THE Research Excellence Framework 2014: Institutions ranked by subject

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Put your organisational skills to the test and learn to help businesses manage the production and delivery of products and services in an increasingly globalised marketplace. This course covers operations management, supply chain management, project management and process improvement in one challenging and rewarding degree.

Operations management is all about how to organise the production and delivery of products and services. From banks to factories, 90% of people are involved in operations. This course gives you the skills to ensure that process runs smoothly, particularly in the face of challenges and opportunities arising from the increasingly global reach of business.

The course covers the service, manufacturing, public and private sectors, showing how operations management works, whether the customer is a patient in hospital, a traveller on a transport system or a consumer buying a new iPod.

You have the opportunity to concentrate on particular aspects of operations management, supply chain management, project management and process improvement, helping towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

The course provides you with the knowledge and practical skills vital for the professional operations, project or supply chain manager in a globalised environment. It also gives you a strong foundation for any subsequent doctoral work or an academic career within the field.

Aims

The course consists of both compulsory and optional taught units. Compulsory course units include:
-Global Operations Management
-Managing Projects
-Strategic Supply Chain Management
-Research Methods and Practice

Students can choose at least two and not more than three electives from:
-Commercial Management of Projects
-Business Improvement Tools, Techniques and Systems
-Digital Technologies for Marketing
-Games Business Play
-Operational Excellence: The Toyota Production System
-Supply Chain Logistics Management
-Modelling Operations Processes
-Sustainable Supply Chain Management
-*Global Supply Chain Management
-*Megaproject Leadership and Strategy

*These two units must be chosen in order to become a member of CIPS. The Dissertation must be on a procurement and supply-related theme.

No more than one elective can be chosen from another MSc programme provided by Alliance Manchester Business School or the School of Environment and Development. This is by arrangement, and subject to timetabling and student's background and the approval of the Programme Director.

Special features

On completion of the MSc Operations, Project and Supply Chain Management course, students with three years' work experience in a relevant field of supply chain management can apply to become full members of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). As the course is accredited to CIPS, students with the required work experience will not need to take any further examinations to become full members of CIPS (as long as they have completed the required modules and the dissertation should focus on a procurement and supply related theme as part of the MSc).

Students without the required work experience (for example, recent graduates) can take the required modules and dissertation element of the MSc programme and on completion of three years relevant work experience can apply for full membership of CIPS. We are unable to answer individual enquiries about CIPS membership and you should apply directly to CIPS.

Career opportunities

The course provides general training for those who wish to take up specialist positions in operations management. For example, one graduate works in the quality team on a variety of projects in business operations around customer satisfaction, and another graduate set up a new company, Xpediency, based in Shanghai, working with UK companies helping them to develop and take advantage of Chinese manufacturing excellence. Graduates can also pursue a research and/or an academic career.

Accrediting organisations

You have the opportunity to concentrate on particular aspects of operations management, supply chain management (helping towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply ), project management and process improvement.

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The Online Master in Operations Management & Logistics seeks to provide skills and competencies to people who want to successfully respond to the new challenges we face today in our society. A new operational approach is required for an environment that is characterized by a structural change in every way.

This program is not intended to theorize about Logistics and Operations, but to develop the necessary criteria to enable all the students to have a global, clear, and comprehensive overview of current operations and see how they efficiently and effectively interact in our current environment.

In the program the theoretical approach is used only to induce the student to “learn by doing” exercises, such as debates and case studies, which seek the enrichment of participants, by identifying all possible solutions and alternatives to the different business situations.

Degree

When finishing the Master in Operation Management & Logistics, you will get a master degree given by the BEBS “Barcelona Executive Business School”.

Modules of the program

Module 1: Trends in operations management in the company - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 2: Key capabilities in operations management - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 3: Operations in the purchases and provisioning - 9 Credits ECTS

Module 4: Operations in the production processes - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 5: Distribution operations - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 6: Integrated Management Systems - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 7: International Logistics - 6 Credits ECTS

Module 8: Final Master Project - 15 Credits ECTS

The target of this program

Are professionals, managers, graduates, and everyone who wants to acquire a new vision and dimension of the today operations and logistics. People who need to consolidate and develop an innovative mindset for the management and leadership of the area of Operations.

Professional Career Opportunities Having completed the master

• Director of Operations
• Senior Operations Consultant
• Director of Logistics
• Responsible of the Supply Chain
• Responsible of the Distribution Center
• Responsible of the warehouse.

Virtual Campus

Take a closer look at the included features in BEBS Virtual Campus

Contact

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Pursuing a career related to the fields of logistics and operations management is becoming an increasingly popular choice around the world.

The MSc in Logistics and Operations Management aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of the disciplines of logistics and operations management and an insight into the latest developments through our world-leading research.

You will study a compulsory module in operations management and other modules from a range of options, designed to widen the range of expertise. You are also required to write a dissertation on an approved topic of your choice.

Distinctive features:

• You will be part of a community which is committed to delivering social improvement alongside economic development in the world’s first Public Value Business School.

• You will study at a Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence (REF 2014).

• You will be a student of the only business school in Wales accredited by AACSB international (and one of only 5% worldwide).

• The variety of modules on offer allow you to customise your degree according to your area of interest.

• You will be taught by leading academics in the field of logistics and operations management with an emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment.

• You will have the chance to acquire high-quality practical skills and to develop innovative ideas.

• We place emphasis on the safety and ethical issues surrounding logistics and operations management.

Structure

This course runs from September to September. Between September and June you will study four taught modules from a range of both compulsory core modules and a range of options.

Following on from this taught stage, you will undertake a dissertation project, submitted in September, with support from an academic supervisor.

In the taught stage you will study a range of core compulsory and optional modules.

During the Autumn semester you will also undertake compulsory research methods training to help prepare you for your dissertation at the end of the second semester.

You will then select three modules from an optional module list.

Following successful completion of the taught stage you will undertake a dissertation. Through the writing of the dissertation, you will acquire and develop research skills relevant to your choice of subject. Working on the dissertation you will develop core skills assessed through the dissertation and subject specific skills dependent on your choice of subject.

Core modules:

Operations Management
Dissertation

Optional modules:

Electronic Commerce and IT
International Logistics
International Transport and Sustainable Business
Lean Operations
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Operations Analytics
Logistics Modelling

Methods of teaching

Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and small group teaching (called classes, seminars, workshops or tutorials).

In a lecture, the lecturer will mainly be giving an overview of a particular aspect of the module content (as well as opportunities for you to ask questions and be reflective), while in classes and workshops you will have an opportunity to practice techniques, discuss ideas, apply concepts and consolidate your understanding in the topic

Support

You will be allocated a personal tutor at the beginning of your studies. Normally, your personal tutor will teach on your own degree course and you will keep the same personal tutor throughout your course.

Your personal tutor will be able to give you advice on academic issues, including module choice and assessment. If you encounter any problems which affect your studies, your personal tutor should always be your first point of contact; she/he will be able to put you in touch with the wide range of expert student support services provided by the University and the Students' Union as appropriate. You are required to meet with your personal tutor at three points during each academic year but you are also encouraged to get in touch with them at any other point if you need help or advice.

For day-to-day information, the staff of our Postgraduate Student Hub are available, in person, by telephone or by email, from 8am to 6pm each weekday during term time to answer your questions.

Feedback

We’ll provide you with regular feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback, personalised feedback on written work, and generic written feedback.

You will be given general feedback in relation to examinations following all examination periods and you will be able to discuss your overall performance with your personal tutor.

When undertaking the dissertation/project you are expected to meet regularly with your supervisor to review progress and discuss any questions. Your supervisor will be able to provide feedback on your research plan and drafts of your work as you progress.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary from module to module but, across your degree scheme as a whole, you can expect a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.

Career prospects

Our graduates go on to a variety of careers in the logistics and/or operations management industries at leadership and operational levels, as well as policy-making and academia career paths.

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Our Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc provides in-depth knowledge of the major areas that underpin operations and supply chain.

Organisations are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs, shorten production and distribution times and better manage risk. This allows them to develop and maintain a competitive advantage.

The course will suit those who wish to pursue a career in either operations or general management including:
-Operations, distribution and supply chain management
-Consultancy
-Logistics and transport management
-Engineering, purchasing or quality management
-Manufacturing management
-Management accounting

What you'll learn

You will improve your knowledge and understanding of how an integrated approach to operations management can impact on business performance.

You will learn how to advance the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations. You will do this by applying the knowledge you develop in a thorough, systematic, informed and creative way.

This course will shape your understanding of:
-Quantitative analysis approaches in logistics and supply chain management
-How the mainstream supply chain information systems work
-How information technology can improve the efficiency of supply chain management
-How an integrated approach to operations and supply chain management can impact on businesses

Your development

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
-Critically evaluate, synthesise and apply theories and concepts in operations and supply chain in a national and international context
-Demonstrate analytical and evaluative skills in the application of operations and supply chain
-Use reflective skills to enable you to become a lifelong learner and problem solver
-Critically apply relevant theory and concepts to a range to complex, open-ended problems
-Provide technical, commercial and managerial leadership
-Communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills

Course accreditation

This course has been fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Successful completion of the course leads to associate membership of this premier global organisation.

Career focus

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:
-Head of Operations
-Enterprise Risk Manager
-Resource Delivery Manager

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This programme will provide you with the knowledge needed to scope, plan, direct and control the facilities, processes and people required to transform resources into products and services in a fast changing global business environment.

You will focus on the supply chain management and logistics initiatives of international and UK businesses and their critical importance in meeting customer expectations whilst minimising service costs.

Importantly, you will receive training in the SAP system, the world-leading enterprise software suite. SAP experience is in high demand, and this programme allows us to provide you with hands-on training and an opportunity to attempt the initial gateway certification.

Programme structure

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year. It consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation.

Example module listing

The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.

• Marketing 
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management 
• Operations Management
• Research Methods 
• Business Process Management
• Strategy 
• Accounting and Finance for Business 
• Project Management 
• Supply Chain Analytics 
• Dissertation

Training

The programme also offers the vital benefit of training in the SAP system, the world-leading enterprise software suite. Our alliance with SAP allows us to provide hands-on training with the system in the lab and ensures that you will be thoroughly acquainted with this important software application.

SAP experience is in high demand within the professional world, so an education in the area at graduate level – along with the opportunity to attempt the initial gateway certification – will help set you apart in the graduate employment market.

Educational aims of the programme

The programme aims to provide the theoretical framework and practical skills that management professionals working in multinational corporations need in order to cope with a management environment characterized by increased globalization, competitive pressures and reliance on complex supply networks.

The programme also offers a business and management-orientated approach to Operations and Logistics Management which ensures that students are fully aware of the core management functions.

An integrated approach is utilised, so as to provide a coherent view that explores the interrelationships between traditional management perspectives and the modern supply chain logistics, day-to- day lean operations.

The programme provides students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development; and draws on the stimulus of the School’s recent research activities.

Programme learning outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

• A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to the management of operations and logistics in the modern business enterprise
• A high level of theoretical and applied knowledge in the management of OLM business activities
• Understanding and ability to carry out research in the topic space of operations and logistics management

Intellectual / cognitive skills

• An ability to critically evaluate approaches and techniques relevant to the management of Operations and logistics
• An ability to demonstrate high level of learning and problem solving in the subject area of the modules studied
• An ability to evaluate outcomes and accurately assess and report on work in the subject area of Operations and Logistics Management, using the appropriate justification, and existing knowledge structures and methodologies

Professional practical skills

An ability to conduct research and produce high quality MSc Thesis, which includes the requisite abilities to:

• Select, define and focus upon topics and issues relevant for the Operations and logistics Management subject area
• Develop and apply the relevant sound methodologies to analyse the specific OLM research problems
• Develop logical conclusions and recommendations, with awareness of the constraints and limitations inherent in the various methodological approaches
• Ability to use tools and technologies required in the day-to day management and running of operations and logistics activities of the business organization
• Awareness and appreciation for ethical and sustainability issues and the associated dilemmas, which may arise during research and day-to- day professional practice

Key / transferable skills

A range of generic skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation.

These include analysis, synthesis, oral and written communication, basic IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, problem solving, independent and teamwork planning and organising work skills.

Global opportunities

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

Learn more about opportunities that might be available for this particular programme by using our student exchanges search tool.

Professional recognition

Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Institute of Logistics and transport (CILT) and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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The operating officers of tomorrow master in Operations Management today. The program focuses on the effective management of the resources and activities that produce or deliver the goods and services of a business. Operations managers oversee the people, materials, equipment and information resources that a business needs to produce and deliver its goods and services. Many of the most esteemed data systems operating the processes and activities of worldwide business are designed by operations managers.

Visit the website: http://manderson.cba.ua.edu/academics/departments/masters_program/master_of_science_in_operations_management

Choose from two track options:

Track 1: Operations Management

The master's program in Operations Management is offered both on campus and online. The degree requires 30 hours of coursework (10 courses). Full-time, on-campus students can complete the program in three semesters (fall/spring/summer). Students who want to pursue this degree program part-time while continuing to work can choose between the two-year and three-year schedules for completing the degree online.

Required Courses:

- OM 500 Management Science I
- OM 517 Supply Chain Modeling & Analysis
- OM 522 Operations Scheduling Problems
- OM 523 Inventory Management
- OM 524 Manufacturing Scheduling & Control Systems
- OM 540 Systems Simulation
- OM 596 Capstone Project
- ST 560 Statistical Methods

Track 2: Decision Analytics

The concept for this track is to offer an Operations Management master’s degree that combines the prescriptive modeling and analytical skills arising from the OM program with the data management and data mining skills arising from the SAS-UA Data Mining certification program offered in the Statistics program.

The Decision Analytics track consists of 10 courses: five from Operations Management, four from Statistics, and one from either Statistics or Management Information Systems.

- Required Courses:

- ST 560 Statistical methods in Research I
- ST 521 Statistical Data Management
- ST 531 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining I
- ST532 Advanced Data Mining
- OM 500 Management Science and Spreadsheet Modeling
- OM 540 Systems Simulation
- OM 596 Capstone Project

- Two OM Elective Courses:

- OM 517 Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis
- OM 522 Operations Scheduling Problems
- OM 523 Inventory Management
- OM 524 Manufacturing Scheduling and Control Systems

*Choose two courses from this set of four courses.

- One Restricted Elective Course:

- ST 522 Advanced Statistical Data Management
- MIS 541 Business Analytics Support Systems

*Choose one of these two with consultation by program advisor.

How to apply: http://graduate.ua.edu/prospects/application/

Fund your studies

Student Financial Aid provides comprehensive information and services regarding opportunities to finance the cost of education at The University of Alabama. We recognize that financial assistance is an important key to helping reach your educational and career goals. The financial aid staff is dedicated to making the financial aid process as straightforward as possible. Visit the website to find out more: http://financialaid.ua.edu/

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This Advanced Diploma in Professional Development in Voluntary sector and NGO operations is an executive-level course that provides a University Diploma, delivered in London via block release and supported by distance learning. It is specifically designed for those atmiddle management in the voluntary and NGO sector who involved in working for organisations in the UK and/or international markets who wish to develop their understanding of voluntary and NGO sector operations as they engage with not-for-profit projects.

More about this course

This course addresses key issues in the field of Voluntary sector and NGO sector operations, including the rationale for not for profit operations, the role of government, the economy, culture and environment where voluntary sector and NGO operations take place.As such it provides a comprehensive grounding in international best practice in both developing and delivering successful voluntary sector and NGO operations.

The course is delivered by experts in the field of voluntary sector and NGO operations.

This course enhances participants’ practical work experience and their career prospects through the requirement to engage in the production of a voluntary sector and NGO operationswork-based project proposal. This presents an extremely valuable opportunity to engage in real-world practical research, framed by academic thinking, thus developing participants’ competencies in a business environment.

This course also offers the opportunity to engage with site visits to voluntary sector and NGO projects and experts from this field will be involved in class-based delivery of teaching and learning.

The first module entitled Voluntary sector and NGO operations: Theory and practice will be assessed by a piece of coursework that integrates and ensures coverage of the module’s learning outcomes (approximately 5,000 words). This will be submitted online in week 15.

The second module entitled Developing a Project Proposal for the voluntary sector and NGO sector will be assessed by two pieces of coursework. The first will comprise a research proposal (approx. 1,000 words) to be submitted online in week 5. The second assessment will comprise a voluntary sector and NGO sector project proposal and reflection (approx. 4,000 words). This will be submitted on-line in week 15.

Modular structure

The course comprises two 20 credit modules set at level 7. In summary: Module 1 is delivered as a face-to-face delivery block of 5 full days (6 hours per day); module 2 is delivered as 2 full days face-to-face tuition + 2 days of project site visits + 1 day of cohort project tutoring by distance learning (total 10 days delivery = 30 hours + 15 hours for scheduled assessment periods per module) = 45 hours per module.

The first module entitled Voluntary sector and NGO Operations: Theory and Practice examines political, economic and cultural and environmental impact of working with voluntary and NGO organisationsthrough face-to-face teaching delivery in London. This is delivered across five days as a block at the beginning of the first semester of entry to the course. Students then have the remainder of the 15 week semester to complete the integrative coursework assessment remotely.

The second module is entitled Developing a Project Proposal for the voluntary sector and NGO sector. Its face-to-face content and site visits are also delivered at the beginning of the course (in the first semester of study) as part of the block delivery in London with two days devoted to tuition and two days to voluntary sector and NGOproject visits. Students then continue their tuition remotely via distance-learning cohort tutorials during their second semester of study with one day’s remote cohort tutoring provided to support their project proposal development.

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Supply Chain and Operations Management
Supply Chain and Procurement Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
MSc/PgDip/PgCert (Cips Graduate Diploma and MCIPS)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport (CILT).

Supply Chain Management

encompasses everything, from initial design, through to procurement of material and services, processing and delivery to the customer. In the modern world, customer satisfaction and sustainable business performance are both dependent on having the right product or service at the right place at the right time, and this cannot be done without an understanding of Supply Chain Management in its entirety.

The overall objective of the course is to provide high calibre graduates with an in-depth understanding of strategic, tactical and operational issues relating to management of supply chains. On completion of the course, participants will be equipped with state-of-the-art concepts, methods, techniques and tools to allow them to contribute towards the competitiveness of industrial and commercial organisations worldwide.

The course is suitable for:

•People who work or are planning to work within Supply Chain Management, eg operations, process management, operations planning and control, purchasing and procurement, logistics and distribution, amongst others.
•People with a background in support functions such as sales, maintenance, finance, marketing, quality, etc who wish to gain a better understanding of Supply Chain Management issues, concepts, models, tools and techniques.

The knowledge and skills you will gain through the course will make you a valuable resource in any supply chain-based enterprise - where you can contribute immediately - and make a difference!

Course Content:
The programme for the course comprises the following modules:
•Business, Operations and Supply Chain Strategy (10 Credits)
•Strategic Supply Chain Management (10 Credits)
•Supply Chain Operations (10 Credits)
•Management of Total Quality and Continuous Improvement (10 Credits)
•Enterprise Resource Planning (10 Credits)
•Advanced Project Management (10 Credits)
•Product Costing and Financial Management (10 Credits)
•Case Studies in Supply Chain Management (20 Credits)
•Masters Project (60 Credits)

Operations Management Specialism
•Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma (10 Credits)
•Service Operations Management (10 Credits)
•Operations Management Option (10 Credits)

Logistics Management Specialism
•Logistics (10 Credits)
•Spreadsheet Modelling and Demand Forecasting (10 Credits)
•Logistics Management Option (10 Credits)

Procurement Management Specialism
•Strategic Procurement Management (10 Credits)
•Organisation Buying Behaviour and Structure (10 Credits)
•Procurement Management Option (10 Credits)

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Operations Research

The Research Master’s specialization in Operations Research prepares students for the PhD programs in fields such as operations management or optimization techniques. This Research Master’s specialization in Operations Research is an in-depth study program focused on cutting edge research in Operations Research. A graduated student from this program gains knowledge of and insight in the tools and methodologies of operations research, including optimization, stochastic modeling, simulation, combinatorics, and game theory. Teaching is led by academics that are at the forefront of their fields.

A Research Master student is a part of a select group of finest students from all over the world. It is aimed at ambitious students that want to distinguish themselves. Students follow classes in small groups. This allows intensive interaction with professors who are top-notch researchers, both during as well as outside of classes. This program offers many different courses and students are free to choose most of the offered courses.

Students enrolled in the Research Master program qualify for research positions anywhere in the world.

Several of our Research Master students embark on a 3-year Ph.D. program and later become professors themselves. With their research, discoveries, and insights – expressed through writing, speaking, and teaching – they help shape academic world. Others opt for business practice with international companies and consulting firms.

Career Perspective MSc specialization in Operations Research

If you follow the Research Master's program in Business - be it accounting, finance, information management, marketing, operations research, or organization and strategy - you are prepared to continue in a PhD program. More than 75% of the graduates continue at a PhD position at either Tilburg University or another university. 25% of the graduates start a professional career, mostly in the consultancy or financial sector.

The Research Master's program in Business in combination with the subsequent PhD studies enable our students to find jobs at universities around the world, at research institutes or in the banking and consultancy sectors.

In the PhD phase, most accepted PhD students become university employees earning a gross salary over more than Euro 85000 over three years and are granted pension rights.

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Course details

Specialize in optimizing company decisions by using data and mathematical models and algorithms
Do you like working with data and mathematics? Do you want to specialize in solving the most complex decision problems, from supply chain management to vehicle routing and from donor kidney allocation to train scheduling? Then Business Analytics and Operations Research is the right program for you.

Apply the theory in practice, and learn to communicate efficiently with decision makers
This program teaches generic Data Science and Optimization methods that allow you to solve decision problems in a wide variety of applications. Examples from logistics include vehicle routing, supply chain optimization, and inventory management. But there are many other applications, such as donor kidney allocation and optimizing tumor treatment plans in the medical field, or dike height optimization and train scheduling in the public sector.

Because Business Analytics and Operations Research are predominantly applied fields, you will also develop the skills to successfully apply the theory in practice, and to communicate efficiently with the decision makers.

The program offers you:

- a degree qualification held in high regard by international organizations that increasingly depend on quantitative methods to support their operations, logistics and supply chain management decision-making.

- a program that is comparable to top Business Analytics and Operations Research programs in the world, both in terms of the contents of the courses and the quality of the teachers and supervisors.

- excellent career perspectives: The Master's program in Business Analytics and Operations Research is one of the programs with the best career prospects. Business Analytics and Operations Research professionals are currently in very high demand, and the demand is predicted to increase even further.

- relevant, real-world learning where the emphasis is on solving actual business problems and turning data into managerial insights, whether it is during in-class exercises or while on an internship in a company.

- BAOR Mastermind, your ideal opportunity to explore the labor market and meet your future employer! We invite companies that give you insight in real business cases. You will also get the opportunity to discuss new trends in Business Analytics and Operations Research with academics and practitioners.

- lectures by teachers and supervisors that are leading experts in this field, with strong links with practice.

- small class-sizes giving you more quality time with approachable and supportive professors and closer interaction with your classmates

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Overview

Is it time to take your maritime career to the next level? This two year distance learning programme is ideally suited to maritime professionals who are hoping to move into shore-based management positions. You’ll learn specialist skills in ship safety management and shipping operations, solving complex problems during challenging workplace assignments. As a graduate, you will be well suited to a diverse range of shipping management, port operations and people management roles.

- This MSc is directly aimed at professionals working in maritime roles. It provides professional development for a variety of management careers in the sector.
- Shipping operations at Solent is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
- The course is delivered online, allowing students to continue their work in the industry.
- Solent’s virtual learning environment gives students 24-hour access to course materials, discussions, learning support and assignments.
- Our academic staff maintain strong industry links and are actively involved in maritime research.
- Solent’s track record in maritime education and training extends back over 100 years through the internationally acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy.
- The Solent area is a hub of shipping activity, giving students access to various state-of-the-art facilities.

The industry -

Shipping is a key link in the global supply chain and accounts for over 95 per cent of all imports and exports. With the growing demand of a global population, levels of international trade have dramatically increased over the last four decades. Marine activity contributes around £31 billion to the UK economy and is responsible for one in every 50 jobs.

With the world shipping fleet growing at just under 4 per cent per year and anticipated annual growth in seaborne trade demand currently sitting at 3-4 per cent, opportunities in this industry continue to be as diverse and numerous as the cargo it carries.

The programme -

This postgraduate programme is delivered online using Solent University’s virtual learning environment, a web based platform that is accessible from anywhere in the world.

Students learn as part of an online community of tutors, fellow students and student support services - just as they would if they went to the University itself. Each student has their own dedicated academic tutor and study partner, and studying online is made interesting, interactive, and engaging by forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations. Shipping industry experts are involved in the mentoring of work-based projects, further enhancing the value of student learning.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) accredits this course, enabling students to register for Chartered Marine Technologist status after graduation.

Course Content

Core units
- International Maritime Context
- Postgraduate and Self-managed Study
- Business Research Skills
- Professional Skills and Practice Portfolio
- Project

Options
- Strategic Management of Marine Human Resources
- Marine Talent Management
- Performance and Reward Management
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Risk and Safety Management
- Legal Process
- Safety Culture
- Accident Investigation and Organisational Learning
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Relations Management
- Change Management
- Strategic Procurement Management

Programme specification document - http://mycourse.solent.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6152

Teaching, learning and assessment -

The course is taught online using Solent’s virtual learning environment and study is made interesting, interactive and engaging through forums, wikis, reflective journals and video presentations.
You’ll have a dedicated academic tutor, study partner and project supervisor.

Work experience:

You’ll complete much of the coursework and project as part of a real live brief within your workplace. You’ll work with an industry mentor, who will guide your work-based project and help you create a professional practice portfolio. This will ensure that you develop skills that are relevant to your work.

Assessment:

Assessment is through coursework, presentations, briefing papers, reports, portfolios, personal development plans and project work (including a dissertation).

Our facilities -

You will need a personal computer or laptop and access to a broadband internet connection.

Web-based learning -

The course is taught online using web-based technology. Solent’s virtual learning environment provides quick online access to assignments, lecture notes, suggested reading and other course information.

Why Solent?

What do we offer?

From a vibrant city centre campus to our first class facilities, this is where you can find out why you should choose Solent.

Facilities - http://www.solent.ac.uk/about/facilities/facilities.aspx

City living - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/southampton/living-in-southampton.aspx

Accommodation - http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/accommodation/accommodation.aspx

Career Potential

As a graduate of this course, you’ll possess a diverse range of skills. This can open up a range of opportunities in shipping management, port operations and even teaching.

Links with industry -

Our teaching staff keep up-to-date with the latest industry practices and developments through their research and representation at the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and other shipping bodies.

Industry experts also contribute to the programme and mentor students on work-based projects, helping to develop professional skills relevant to their work.

Transferable skills -

You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, encompassing analysis, problem solving, influencing, decision-making, communication, presentation, report writing, time management, debating, and career management.

Further study -

Further study is possible as there is a developing PhD programme within the School.

Examples of employment obtained by recent graduates -

Recent graduates have pursued careers in a raft of different roles, including:

- Marine superintendent
- Designated person ashore
- Fleet manager
- Port operations manager
- Crewing manager
- Ship manager
- Maritime administration manager
- Competence assurance manager
- Maritime lecturer
- Shore-based ship operations manager
- Marine surveyor.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year are:

UK and EU part-time fees: Please contact us for information

International part-time fees: Please contact us for information

Graduation costs -

Graduation is the ceremony to celebrate the achievements of your studies. For graduates in 2015, there is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £42 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost.
For more details, please visit: http://www.solent.ac.uk/studying/graduation/home.aspx

Next steps

With an industry relevant curriculum, expert teaching teams and a delivery structure that can fit around your current employment, Southampton Solent’s MSc Shipping Operations programme is the perfect way to advance your career prospects.

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Within the product life cycle, design is the first step. Then comes production and customer's supply. The final step includes warranty and product replacement. The Master's programme in Technology and Operations Management teaches you how to organize all phases. You will learn to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and cost efficiency. You will be trained to gain competitive advantage for companies.

In this one-year programme, you will focus on core aspects such as operations management concepts, facility design and planning. You will learn to define, diagnose and analyse problems and develop and evaluate solutions and technological innovations. In addition, you will be trained to design new planning and control concepts. You will also assess the impact of product and process innovations on the employers and organization of a business.

Newcastle University and the University of Groningen also offer a double degree programme in Operations Management. You will start the first semester in Newcastle. The entire programme is compulsory and takes 16 months. You will receive a Master's degree from both universities.

Why in Groningen?

The entire life cycle of products and services is the focus of the programme: you learn to plan and control operations during this life cycle and learn to introduce technological innovations for organisations. You learn to define, diagnose and analyse operations management problems in technology intensive industries. It's an internationally accredited programme, ensuring a high quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.

Job perspectives

You will be prepared for a career as an operations manager in a production, distribution or service environment. You may also pursue a career as a consultant, project manager, or quality manager in the field of innovation and technology of products and processes. It is possible to work in the industry, or the government. Alternatively, you may opt for an academic career and start as a PhD student at a university.

Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a standard which only one percent of universities reach worldwide, your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.

Linking education to research and career preparation

Our education is strongly rooted in business practice and society. Also right from the start of your degree programme attention is paid to academic research and preprofessional development. Since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire.

In collaboration with external partners we conduct research projects on e.g banking, local government, customer insights, leadership, energy, healthy ageing and lean operations.

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