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Overview
Designed for professionals with at least three years of work experience, this Operations Management course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is ideal for team leaders, small business owners, and those seeking a future in operations.
Sessions cover topics such as strategy alignment, forecasting, product and process design, job design, quality management, supply chain systems, and lean production methods. Participants will also explore the Toyota Production System, maintenance strategies, and the role of technology in operations.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe the importance of operations management practice in supporting the overarching strategy of a firm.
- apply the techniques and methods related with operations management forecasting.
- determine the use of technology as an enabler of design in operations management.
- analyse the principles and tools of quality management in all organisations.
- appraise methods of measurement used by operations managers to achieve organisational goals.
- explain the importance of an integrated perspective of the supply chain in operations management.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Definitions and the scope of operations management
- Operations management and strategy
- Forecasting
- Product and process design
- Quality management
- Location and layout
- Job design and work measurement
- The supply chain
- Just in time, lean operations, and the Toyota production system
- Maintenance and reliability
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
- 3+ years' work experience
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16800 ZAR / full≈ 16800 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents16800 ZAR / full≈ 16800 ZAR / full
Living costs
Johannesburg
South Africa
8434 - 12036 ZAR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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