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Overview
What you will learn
After completion of the Basic Principles for Operations Management programme offered by North-West University (NWU) course, participants will:
- display basic knowledge and an informed understanding of operations management principles within an online environment.
- display basic knowledge and an informed understanding of the function of the business and determining the strategy in the business within an online environment.
- display basic knowledge and an informed understanding of the different concepts of TQM.
- apply tools within TQM.
- applying TQM within the service industry.
- develop knowledge and insight into theoretical and practical themes of managing people.
- develop analytical and diagnostic skills concerning the behaviour of individuals, groups, teams, and organisations.
- develop knowledge to understand the science of predicting future events.
- project demand of possible forecasting errors.
- monitor and control forecasts in the service sector.
- display a fundamental and informed understanding of lean operations and JIT systems.
- create effective partnerships.
- eliminate waste while improving throughput.
- define aggregate planning.
- identify demand and capacity options that operations managers have at their disposal.
- understand aggregate planning in the service sector.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- Operations and strategy in an online environment
- The principles of Total Quality Management
- Investing in employees
- Time-series forecasting
- Lean and just-in-time operations
- Aggregate planning in services
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Operations and Quality Management View 9 other Short Courses in Operations and Quality Management in South AfricaAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants entering this short learning programme must have completed the National Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Participants who are earmarked by an organisation as managers.
- Participants should have the potential for advancement and require basic skills such as problem-solving, leadership, communication, marketing, sales, and customer service skills or have knowledge thereof.
- NQF 4 or equivalent, background knowledge with adequate business experience.
Tuition Fee
- Fees are determined annually and are available on request.
- The fees will include all electronic resources (study guide and other materials).
Living costs for Mankoeng
7630 - 10640 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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