Special Executive Master Programme in Operations Management
The Special Executive Master Programme (SEMP) in Operations Management offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of streamlining business operations. It covers critical topics such as supply chain management, management information systems, quality control, project management, and operational strategy.
The Programme offers an efficient approach beyond traditional classroom learning. The course emphasises real-world applications through case studies, business simulations, and 100% project-based learning, allowing participants to practice what they learn in a controlled environment before applying it to their roles.
The Special Executive Master Programme in Operations Management allows you to achieve the qualification in 6 months. It is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
The program prepares learners to tackle complex operational challenges effectively by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Course Details
SEMP in Operations Management aims to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of operational strategies, technologies, and management practices. This enables them to optimise efficiency, enhance decision-making, manage projects effectively, and drive operational excellence across supply chains and business processes.
Course Details:
Management Information System: This module explores using technology and data systems to streamline business operations and support decision-making processes.
Operations Management: Focuses on the principles and practices of managing production and service operations, emphasising efficiency and quality.
Planning, Controlling, and Leading a Project: Teaches the skills to effectively plan projects, monitor progress, and lead teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Supply Chain Management: This course covers the end-to-end management of supply chains, from sourcing materials to delivering finished products, highlighting strategies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
Operations and Information Management for Project Managers: Explores how information systems support operational workflows and project management, focusing on integrating technology to improve project outcomes.
Advanced Research Methods: Introduces advanced techniques for conducting research in operations management.
Assessment: GP
Upon finishing the coursework, students must complete a graduation project(GP) that combines and utilises the knowledge acquired across different modules. This qualification embodies current practices in operations management and helps learners deepen and broaden their understanding of the field at an advanced level.
Programme Structure and Credits:
This programme comprises 6 modules with 30 ECTS and 1 GP of 30 ECTS.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
Entry Requirements
There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization.
The aim of the programme is to provide postgraduate-level education in operations and supply chain management principles, theories and practice. This unit introduces the concepts of logistics and supply chain management. In the modern global marketplace, companies need to be efficient in relation to the movement of supplies and delivery of the final products. The unit explores issues in relation to logistics including value, managing lead time and techniques including just-in-time, and incorporating the role of technology in this process.
The course is designed to help students become good researchers, to become familiar with the steps in proposing research topics, and clearly apply research knowledge in education. After completing the course, students will be able to prepare a research plan, collect data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a project report.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak to our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There are no Visa Requirements for this Programme as it's as Online Course.
