Course summary
As an operations manager, you will have highly developed strategic abilities that ensure your business runs smoothly and maintains a competitive advantage. Our MSc will give you the broad skillset you need to excel in global operations management positions. You will study modules that develop essential management techniques including data management, project management, e-business and business intelligence. You'll also be able to tailor your degree to match your individual career goals, and specialise in areas relevant to your chosen field. You have the option to take industry-recognised digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will develop your digital skills and help you stand out to future employers. You will graduate with a clear understanding of the methods, models and techniques that are used to resolve organisational difficulties. You'll be equipped with the analytical skills to understand the complexity of operational management challenges in business, combined with creative thinking to generate potential solutions.
Modules
Across the autumn and spring semesters, you will take 120 credits of taught modules. Each module typically consists of 10 two to three hour sessions. You will complete a 60-credit dissertation over the summer, and will be allocated an appropriate dissertation supervisor who will oversee your progress. Core modules: Semester one: Data Management and Manipulation; Management Science for Decision Support; Managing Contemporary Operations: Fundamentals and Challenges-10 credits; Project Management Semester two: Business Intelligence and Analytics; E-Business-10 credits; Information System Design and Development Summer Resources Management and Organisation Dissertation-60 credits; Business Project Optional modules One from: Design of Operations Facilities and Systems; Operations and Supply Chain Strategy and Practice; Quality Management and Quality Techniques The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Thursday 13 June 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework at the end of the relevant semester.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- EQUIS
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in a business, engineering or science-related discipline. Personal statement and a list of modules being studied in the final year (for applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree). IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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