Dip (Operations Management

Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Operations Management

Programme Overview:

The purpose of this programme is to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, understanding, and abilities required to become competent operations managers. They will be able to plan and manage an organisation’s resources and processes which typically represents a significant portion of an organisation’s cost and assets. Included in the tasks of operations managers are the essential components of quality enhancement and assurance, supply chain management, increased productivity, cost reduction, and flexibility improvements.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Part-time 3 years (presented over 4 years

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Department of Industrial Engineering

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

310

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

310

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

325

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 40%, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%. • Must be in full-time employment in a related field. • Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted with your application form. • All applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests (Academic and Quantitative Literacy tests) and submit the scores before their application can be finalised. • Admission is subject to departmental selection.

Career opportunities:

Career opportunities include production planners, operations managers, supervisors, team leaders, work study practitioners, quality practitioners, operations analysts, logistics and stores managers.

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