PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

The Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding, interpersonal skills and competencies required to make significant contributions as top or middle level administrators and professionals, for success in current and future career development as well as further studies.

The Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management (POM) provides participants with a systematic way of managing organizational processes using readily available and practical analytical tool. It is intended for students who are interested in managing the operations of complex, technology integrated contexts, such as manufacturing companies, multi-branch banking, retail chains, international assembly plants, and distribution centers.

PROGRAMME LEARNING GOALS

This programme will:

1. Show students how to create production schedules.
2. Prepare students to manage an operational environment.
3. Prepare students to manage the purchasing function
4. Equip students with the skills to manage Warehouse & Inventory Control
5. Teach students how to manage Projects

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management will be able to:

1. Develop and implement operations management strategies related to the firm’s culture and changing circumstances, plans, situations or from general changes in business practices, that will effectively increase and enhance productivity
2. Design production processes and equipment for facility layouts
3. Apply techniques in forecasting and quality control
4. Apply techniques of costing and labour productivity
5. Apply techniques for occupational health and safety in plant operations
6. Apply the principles of materials planning and management
7. Plan projects, work in group setting, and deliver project outcomes on time
8. Interpret and use various business and technology related data to improve decision making
9. Apply business knowledge, theories, and insightful practices related to production and operations management
10. Analyze business operations and manage human, financial and physical resources in order to achieve the goals and objectives the business
11. Critically evaluate key issues and concepts that inform production and operations management practices
12. Implement practices that lead to operations and supply management sustainability of an enterprise

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates in the BSc in Production and Operations Management programme will master the essential skills necessary to pursue careers as:

• Production & Operations Manager
• Plant Managers
• Warehouse and Inventory Manager
• Facilities Manager
• Operations Manager
• Purchasing Manager