Compare 34 MSc Programs in Operations Management

This professional postgraduate course will give you the range of skills and knowledge to prepare you for roles in operations management, learning core topics of innovation, risk and quality. Delivered 100% online, our MSc programme with data analytics will make you stand out from the crowd, giving you the edge to progress in your career with the valuable and sought-after skill to utilise data effectively to make strategic business decisions.

A bachelor's degree or diploma equivalent to a UK honours degree at a minimum of second class (2.2). If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above... [-]

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:

The course will suit those looking to develop the necessary specialist knowledge and skills to pursue careers in:

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Operations and supply chain management are important areas for businesses to understand in order to deliver their products and services as effectively and efficiently as possible.

This programme equips students with the tools and expertise to manage supply chain processes and their connected operations in a global and increasingly digitalised marketplace. Monitoring risk, leveraging innovation and managing collaboration are some of the core themes embedded in this programme.

MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management focuses on giving a rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the core tools, techniques and frameworks that can be used to leverage resource and flow efficiency in operations and supply chain processes, across both manufacturing and service dominated environments.... [-]

The Master of Science in Operations Analytics and Management was created to prepare analysts who can guide their organizations through the complexities of operations on a global stage. The program balances quantitative and qualitative analyses while emphasizing the skills you need to work in multidisciplinary teams and develop an innovative mindset in order to respond to ever-changing business environments.

With the MS in Operations Analytics and Management 36-credit program, you’ll gain a well-rounded, comprehensive education in operations analytics and management, while still leaving ample room for you to customize the breadth of your degree. Course topics include risk management, Lean Six Sigma process design, modeling and optimization, supply chain management, and database development. You will also study and gain hands-on experience through internships to link practice with theory and to hone your communication and interpersonal skills.... [-]

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 a hospital, a traveller on a transport system or a consumer buying a new iPod.... [-]

Operations form the base of every organization, whether in manufacturing, service or non-profit industries. Operations Management & Logistics is a multidisciplinary field that comprises disciplines such as product development, quality management, logistics, information systems and human resource management. Operations extend from the performance management of a group of design engineers or building in quality-feedback loops to the precise prediction of production and delivery performance. Supply chain management and the design of information architectures for e-business are also part of operations management.

The Master’s degree program provides theory, tools, and techniques for the management of operations. You will apply the knowledge that you gain during the program in the various projects, in which you will learn what it means to carry out your own research. You will learn how to analyze the current operational performance of an organization, how to explain it in terms of quality, cost and time, and how to improve this performance by redesigning business processes.... [-]

Break into business and gain in-depth knowledge of Operations Management.

Our MSc Business with Operations Management has been designed as a practice-focused course for those early in their career. Build upon the core disciplines of business to learn how to design, run, and manage effective operations across service, manufacturing, public, and private sectors.

Operations management can make or break an organisation, which is why you’ll cover a range of crucial elements, from project management to supply chain management, ensuring you gain a forward-thinking and career-driven learning experience that will help you to make a significant difference in the world of business.... [-]

The MSc in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management is designed for engineering graduates interested in manufacturing systems and operations management. It is suitable for engineers working in industry who want to make the transition to engineering manager and is also suitable for graduates with little or no work experience. This course will provide you with up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes plus applications of technology and quality tools and techniques to improve operations in the organisation. You will develop an understanding of the concepts of manufacturing systems engineering, product and process development with an awareness of strategic management and operations.... [-]

The Advanced Engineering Management Programme (AEMP) is delivered jointly by Birmingham Business School (BBS) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS), combining the expertise and strengths of both schools to offer a high quality, distinctive and flexible course. Semester one modules are taken by all students to develop a firm base of general knowledge and techniques for further specialised management study. Delivered by leading academics in Birmingham Business School (BBS), the management content is research-led, drawing on the expertise and reputation of BBS to help deliver a high-quality experience for students. Topics include strategy, innovation, marketing, organisational behaviour and financial management.... [-]

The course provides a detailed exposure to the context, issues and methods used to analyse the increasingly complex problems which are found in the defence environment and to support decision making. The course is suitable for both military and civilian personnel, including those from the defence industry and government departments. ten places are normally available for the full-time cohort. The course provides a detailed exposure to the context, issues and methods used to analyse the increasingly complex problems which are found in the defence environment and to support decision making. It exposes the types of analysis and allows the practical experience of tools and methods which are used, ranging from judgemental analysis through mathematical techniques to models and simulations. The course includes judgemental elicitation and analysis techniques, mathematical analysis methods (including optimisation), war gaming and combat modelling, logistics modelling and simulation methods. The use and utility of all the methods are explored through practical exercises and studies. On successful completion of the course, you will: demonstrate a thorough understanding of the methods, techniques and tools for modelling defence problems and systems, be able to critically assess a range of approaches and methods to help support defence analysis and decision-making.... [-]

A business engineer has a thorough knowledge of the discipline of business administration and technology, i.e. technological products and processes. In this respect, a business engineer may act as a mediator between technical and business economic positions to conduct data analysis, modeling, and decision-making. He/she is trained to develop and implement business solutions starting from a model to a business process.He/she is trained to develop and implement solutions for business problems. He/she models the real business situation in an (abstract) presentation, takes relevant decisions based on the model and translates these decisions into business processes.

The Master of Science in Business Engineering is a program in business administration that focuses on (data-driven) management science, business processes, and technology. These three disciplines are educated throughout the two-year master program in different manners through theoretical lectures, practical case studies, and business games as well as guest speakers and company projects. The master's program teaches these disciplines both in a theoretical and a practice-oriented way.... [-]

MSc Econometrics and Operations Research: Econometrics (full-time)

The Econometrics track looks at three major areas:

• statistical analysis of economic data• finance – including financial theory• asset liability management

What will you learn?

In pensions and investment funds, investors need predictions of how their portfolio will develop over time. Econometrics will give you the tools to predict this for them, making you an extremely valuable human resource in the investment sector. Econometrics will provide you with the know-how to get to grips with new information quickly, in order to be able to solve problems. Fast.

At the end of the track, you will be able to:... [-]

Every organisation, from small Social Enterprises to Global Multinationals with thousands of employees must manage its supply chain and business operations. Glasgow Caledonian University's Glasgow School for Business and Society has developed this Masters to meet this demand. The programme is informed by research, sector professionals, the requirements of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and transport (CILT).

This programme focuses on producing employable, responsible graduates, who are able to contribute effectively from the start of their employment. A unique aspect of the programme is that students can achieve Lean Yellow Belt certification as part of the course.... [-]

The MSc Logistics and Global Operations degree provides students with the opportunity to explore practice in the context of relevant contemporary theory and research in the field of Logistics Management from an international perspective.

The programme seeks to develop the strategic vision of the students focusing on the development of creative thinking and proactive management. The programme recognizes that all organizations, local and global, are constantly changing and seeks to ensure that managers develop the necessary knowledge and competencies to cope with this. The programme of study allows for context and situation specific learning.

Lectures, seminars, case studies and guest speakers aim to provide students with a rich and thorough understanding of the subject. It is expected that graduates will be ready to start a career in management or consultancy in areas related to logistics and operations at local and global scales.... [-]