MSc in Lean Operations  MSc in Lean Operations Cardiff University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1565261748Cardiff-University-2.jpg

Suitable for: practising operations managers. In particular, applications from practising managers holding the Diploma from the Institute of Operations Management, a CPIM, or a credit level pass in the Diploma in Manufacturing from Trafford Park, will be considered. Offers knowledge and expertise: for a role in senior level positions in operations-based organisations. Course Description: The MSc in Lean Operations is a two-year part-time programme, modular in the first 15 months (Part 1) when students attend eight one-week modules, most of which take place at participants? sites throughout Wales and England. Students are also required to attend up to four presentation meetings. During Part 2 participants undertake a dissertation, usually related to their place of work. Students attend a short research methods course at Cardiff and participate in four presentation sessions. More detail is given in the Study Guide, issued at the start of the course. During Part 1, participants are assessed by assignments, which are written after each module, and by written tests. At the end of the second year, participants submit a 20,000-word dissertation. Two pathways are available, one of which is production, operations and manufacturing-based, the other of which is service-based. It is anticipated that most participants are sponsored by their organisations, and all should have the support of their organisation. Special feature of this course: ? Maximum group size of 15 participants.