Diploma in Production and Operations Management
Course Overview
Production and Operations Management (POM) is to introduce you to the field of production and Operations Management. The field of POM is dynamic, and very much a part of many of the good things that are happening in business organizations. Generally, the subject matter represents a blend of concepts from industrial engineering, cost accounting, general management, marketing, quantitative methods, and statistics. Production and Operations Management activities, such as forecasting, choosing a location for an office or plant, allocating resources, quality are core activities of most business organizations.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
Understand the principles and practices of production and operations management.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in production processes.
Apply quality management techniques to ensure product and service excellence.
Utilize inventory management and control systems effectively.
Analyze and improve supply chain and logistics operations.
Implement lean management and continuous improvement methodologies.
MODULE 1
Unit 1 Production and Operations Management
Unit 2 Operations Strategy
Unit 3 Forecasting in Production and Operations Management
Unit 4 Process Management
Unit 5 Job Design
Module 2
Unit 1 Management of Technology
Unit 2 Site Selection
Unit 3 Supply Chain Management
Unit 4 Inventory Management
Unit 5 Aggregate Planning
Module 3
Unit 1 Linear Programming (LP)
Unit 2 Material Requirements Planning
Unit 3 Just-In-Time System
Unit 4 Project Management
Unit 5 Productivity
Module 4
Unit 1 Work Methods
Unit 2 Work Measurement
Unit 3 Learning Curves
Unit 4 Total Quality Management
Unit 5 Maintenance and Reliability
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
